Livestock Terminology

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What is the name for a female goat over 1 year?

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Doe

Front

When a sheep gives birth it's called?

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Lambing

Front

What is the name for a young female pig that hasn't had a litter?

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Gilt

Front

Which term applies to pigs?

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Porcine

Front

Which term applies to sheep?

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Ovine

Front

What is the term for a male goat?

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Buck

Front

What is the term for a female sheep?

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Ewe

Front

What is the term for a young sheep?

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Lamb

Front

What is the term for a female pig that has given birth?

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Sow

Front

What is the term for the process of giving birth in pigs?

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Farrowing