Terminolgy I
A young female bovine that has not had an offspring yet.
Heifer
Name the two types of cattle breeds in terms of what they are used for.
Beef and Dairy
T or F: Animals only have one use and that is for meat and dairy only.
False
A variety of animal with specific traits.
Breed
To remove a young animal from its mother.
Varies
Where does leather come from.
Animal Hides
This system helps move blood throughout the body.
A castrated male (Name one in any species).
Cattle: Steer
Hogs: Barrow
Sheep/Goats: Whether
What are the 2 types of hog breeds.
Terminal and Maternal
What helps make buttons, glue, and mineral supplement for livestock feed.
Bones
A group of producers that ensure breed traits.
Breed Association
Nutrient rich milk from the mother following birth.
Colostrum
Bovine that are considered "Eared Cattle" are known as.
Bos indicus
What can help us make sports equipment like tennis rackets?
Intestinal/Stomach Tissue
What protects the animals organs?
Skeletal System
The act of removing unproductive animals from a group.
Cull
Name a goat breed that is popular in the show ring.
Boer Goat
Medicines and food additives come from.
Glands
What system secrete hormones?
Nervous and Endocrine Systems