Livestock Terminology and Definitions

The video tutorial covers livestock terminology, focusing on cattle, swine, sheep, and goats. It explains the specific terms used for males, females, young, and meat of each species. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using correct terminology in the livestock industry. It also provides study methods, including a Jeopardy game, to help students prepare for a quiz on the material.

Why is it important to use specific terminology for livestock species?

• To confuse people who are not familiar with livestock

• To ensure clear communication in the livestock industry

• To make the subject more difficult for students

• To create more terms for dictionaries

What is the term for a mature male cattle that is fully intact?

• Calf

• Steer

• Bull

• Heifer

What do you call a female cattle that has not reproduced?

• Steer

• Heifer

• Calf

• Cow

What is the term for a castrated male pig?

• Boar

• Barrow

• Sow

• Gilt

What is the correct term for the meat from pigs?

• Pork

• Mutton

• Beef

• Lamb

What is the term for a mature male sheep?

• Lamb

• Wether

• Ewe

• Ram

What is the difference between lamb and mutton?

• Lamb is from sheep older than a year, mutton is younger

• Lamb is a type of goat meat

• Lamb and mutton are the same

• Lamb is from sheep younger than a year, mutton is older

What is the term for a castrated male goat?

• Doe

• Kid

• Wether

• Buck

What is the term for a young goat?

• Piglet

• Kid

• Calf

• Lamb

What is the technical term for goat meat?

• Chevron

• Beef

• Mutton

• Pork