Cattle Terminology

Bos Indicus

• Scientific name for a type of sheep

• Scientific name for Zebus cattle, characterized by a hump and drooping ears

• Scientific name for a breed of goats

• Scientific name for a type of horse

Terminal

• Refers to an animal or operation which is being used or produced solely for the production of a resource, most often meat (muscle)

• A type of computer interface used for programming

• A stage in a project where all tasks are completed

• A medical term for a disease that cannot be cured

Cow-calf Operation

• A method of raising cattle where cows are kept to produce calves for later sale.

• A technique for breeding horses for racing purposes.

• A system of farming that focuses on growing crops without livestock.

• A practice of keeping dairy cows for milk production only.

Performance

• Animals' ability to efficiently perform the sustainable basic function and most commonly related to growth.

• The speed at which animals can run or swim.

• The ability of animals to adapt to different environments.

• The total number of offspring produced by an animal.

Polled

• Absence of horns in livestock.

• Presence of extra limbs in livestock.

• A type of livestock feed.

• A breed of cattle known for its size.

Docile

• Livestock which are calm, not aggressive and are easily trained and handled.

• Livestock that are wild and difficult to manage.

• Livestock that are aggressive and require special training.

• Livestock that are only kept for their meat and not for handling.

Hardiness

• Capability for livestock to stay strong and healthy especially during unfavorable conditions.

• The ability of plants to grow in poor soil conditions.

• The process of breeding animals for specific traits.

• The measure of an animal's weight relative to its size.

Dystocia

• A type of surgical procedure

• Refers to an abnormal or difficult birth.

• A common pregnancy complication

• A method of prenatal care

Dam

• Female parent of a domestic animal.

• A type of water barrier.

• A male parent of a domestic animal.

• A young animal.

Sire

• Male parent of a domestic animal.

• Female parent of a domestic animal.

• A type of animal feed.

• A young domestic animal.