Cattle Terminology

What is another word for "cattle"?

• Ovine

• Bovine

• Equine

• Caprine

What is a group of cattle called?

• Flock

• Herd

• Groupies

• Pack

What is a mature female called?

• Heifer

• Bull

• Cattle

• Cow

What is birthing called when talking about cattle?

• Farrowing

• Lambing

• Hatching

• Calving

What is a castrated male called?

• Ram

• Calf

• Steer

• Stallion

What is the offspring of cattle called?

• Pullet

• Chick

• Kid

• Calf

What is an immature male called?

• Steer

• Wether

• Buckling

• Bull Calf

What is an immature female called?

• Cow

• Heifer

• Ewe

• Hen

Cattle that are Western European influenced and do not have a hump are______________.

• Bos Taurus

• Bos Indicus

• British

• Exotic

Cattle that are Indian influenced and have a hump are__________________.

• Bos Taurus

• Bos Indicus

• Exotic

• British