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Objective 3.01 Recall animal breed and sex terminology
Animal Science I Objective 3.01 Recall animal breed and sex terminology
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Cattle Uncastrated male: Bull
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Immature castrated male: Steer
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Immature female: Heifer
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Mature Female: Cow
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Newborn: Calf
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Swine Uncastrated male: Boar
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Immature castrated male: barrow
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Immature female: Gilt
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Mature female: Sow
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Newborn: piglet
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Poultry Uncastrated male: Rooster
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Immature castrated male: Capon
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Immature female: pullet
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Mature female: hen
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Newborn: chick
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Turkey Uncastrated male: Tom
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Immature female: Pullet
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Mature female: hen
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Newborn: poult
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Sheep Uncastrated male: Ram
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Immature castrated male: wether
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Immature female: ewe lamb
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Mature female: ewe
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Newborn: lamb
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Goat Uncastrated male: Buck
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Immature castrated male: wether
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Mature female: doe
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Newborn: kid
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Dog Uncastrated male: stud
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Immature castrated male: neutered
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Immature female: bitch
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Newborn: puppy
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Cat Uncastrated male: tomcat
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Immature castrated male: neutered
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Immature female: molly
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Mature female: queen
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Newborn: kitten
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Physical Characteristics Used to Distinguish Identify Animals
A.) Intact Males- generally more muscular overall. Typically larger in stature and grow faster than females. Often exhibit extra muscle in the neck area. B.) Castrated Males- slower growing and have less muscle overall than the intact male. Look for evidence of male genitalia such as a sheath to distinguish from females. .
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C. )Mature Female- Larger body structure than immature females
C.)Mature Female- Larger body structure than immature females. Mammary glands more evident even when the animal is not lactating. D. Immature Female- smaller stature than mature female. Examine genitalia to distinguish from young male animals. .
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Breeds of Livestock Animals
Beef Cattle Breeds A. Angus- black, polled, origin is Scotland, most registered breed, and high carcass quality.
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B. Horned Hereford- red with white face, horns, origin is England, docile, good foragers.
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C. Charolais- white to light straw color, horns, origin is France, larger in stature.
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D. Brahman- light gray to black or red, origin is India, hump, loose dewlap, resistant to insects and tolerant to heat.
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E. Simmental- no set color pattern, large frame, rapid growing animals.
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F. Others Include: Shorthorn, Polled Herefords, Santa Gertrudis, Gelbvieh, Limousin, Texas Longhorn.
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Swine Breeds A. American Landrace- white, long body, big loped forward ears, large litters, mothering ability, originated in Denmark.
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B. Duroc- red, drooped ears, growth rate and feed conversion.
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C. Hampshire- black with white belt, erect ears, muscle and carcass leanness.
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D. Yorkshire- white, erect ears, large litters, feed efficiency, growth, mothering ability, long carcasses.
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E. Others Include: Poland China, Spotted Swine, Tamworth, Berkshire, Chester White.
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Chicken and Turkey Breeds
A. No breed registries for poultry unlike other farm animals. B. Most commercial producers develop their own “breeds” through crossbreeding different strains/breeds.
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Chicken And Turkey Breeds
C. Chickens are grouped into either:
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1. Egg Laying Chickens i. White Leghorn Crossbreeds- white plumage (feathers), lay white eggs. ii.Rhode Island Red Crossbreeds- red plumage, lay brown eggs. iii.Several other strains are growing in popularity and being raised by families for personal consumption. Ex: Dominique, Brahmas, etc. .
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2. Meat Type Chickens- broilers.
i.Plymouth Rock- white, broilers. ii.Common Cross for Broilers- Plymouth Rock (female liner) x Cornish (male liner).
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Chicken and Turkey Breeds
D. Turkeys Grown for Meat Consumption 1.Broadbreasted Bronze- black plumage. Largest of turkey varieties. Has poor fertility and reproductive problems.
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2. Broadbreasted White- large turkey with white plumage
2. Broadbreasted White- large turkey with white plumage. These turkeys survive better in hot climates. Very popular variety of turkey.
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3. Beltsville Small White- developed by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide a smaller turkey based on consumer demand. Averages about 10lbs less in mature body weight as compared to other varieties.
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Dairy Cattle Breeds A. Holstein- black and white color pattern, largest framed dairy breed, highest quantity milk producer.
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B. Jersey- cream to light fawn color, smallest framed dairy breed, high butterfat content in milk.
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C. Others Include: Ayshire, Guernsey and Brown Swiss.
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Mature uncastrated male cattle
Bull Mature uncastrated male cattle Steer Castrated male cattle Heifer Immature female cattle Cow Mature female cattle Calf Newborn cattle Boar Mature uncastrated pig Barrow Castrated male pig Gilt Young female pig Sow Mature female pig Piglet Newborn pig Rooster Mature male chicken Capon Castrated male chicken
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Young female chicken or turkey
Pullet Young female chicken or turkey Hen Mature female chicken or turkey Chick Newborn chicken Tom Mature male turkey Poult Newborn turkey Stud Mature male dog Neutered Castrated male dog Bitch Female dog Puppy Newborn dog Tomcat Mature male cat
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Castrated male chicken
Molly Immature female cat Queen Mature female cat Gilt Young female pig Sow Mature female pig Piglet Newborn pig Rooster Mature male chicken Capon Castrated male chicken
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