Identify basic livestock industry terminology.

Identification should include

  • bovine
  • ovine
  • caprine
  • equine
  • porcine
  • avian

as well as terms related to

  • age and weight
  • gender (e.g., cow vs. heifer, bull vs. steer)
  • breeds
  • reproductive status
  • production systems (e.g., conventional, organic, natural, cow, and calf)
  • performance (i.e., equine). 

Process/Skill Questions:

  • Why is it important to understand terms commonly used in the animal industry?
  • What are the origins for terms used to describe the size of a horse?
  • Where did terms like bovine, equine, and avian originate?