Livestock Terms
immature female bovine
heifer
primarily used in the swine industry
ear notching
1 swine vaccine
–leptospirosis vaccine
–pasteurella vaccine
–mycoplasma vaccine
scientific name for cattle
bovine
Proper animal management results in what
–healthy animals
–happy animals
–productive animals
–profitable animals
Castrated sheep and goat
capon
4 types of animal ID
ear notches
ear tags
branding
tattoing
1 sheep and goat vaccine
–CDT vaccine
–sore mouth vaccine
–tetanus vaccine
Intact male swine
boar
Originated in Italy
Chianina
castrated male equine
gelding
most recognized form of ID and ownership
branding
1 horse vaccine
–rabies vaccine
–equine influenza vaccine
–West Nile virus vaccine
Female sheep
ewe
Improper animal management results in what
–unhealthy animals
–unhappy animals
–non-productive animals
–non-profitable animals
Dam
Mother Animal
two types of branding
freeze branding
hot branding
1 cattle vaccine
–leptospirosis vaccine
–clostridial (blackleg) vaccine
–bangs vaccine
offspring of goats
kid
Animal management requires time, _______, and energy
Money
Sire
Father Animal
used in almost all livestock
ear tags
Bonus Question: Name 1 cattle breed
To be decided
Scientific name for swine
Porcine
3 types of health precautions (Hint: They all end in tion)
observation, sanitation, and vaccination