Livestock Terminology

Front

What is the term used for a young female cattle?

Back

Heifer

Front

What do you call a mature intact male cattle?

Back

Bull

Front

What is the genus name for cattle?

Back

Bos taurus

Front

What is a castrated male cattle called?

Back

Steer

Front

What is a young female swine called?

Back

Gilt

Front

What term is used to refer to a mature intact male swine?

Back

Boar

Front

What is the genus name for domestic swine?

Back

Sus

Front

What is the term for a castrated male swine?

Back

Barrow

Front

What type of product is swine primarily raised for?

Back

Meat

Front

What is a young female horse called?

Back

Filly