Animal Reproduction Terminology

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Reproduction

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Process of giving rise to offspring; required for species to survive

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Artificial Insemination

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Introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by non-natural means; referred to as AI

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Gestation

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Pregnancy

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Conception

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Process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization

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Colostrum

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Milk secreted for a few days after parturition and characterized by high protein and antibody content

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Bos Indicus

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Beef cattle with Brahman influence

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Bos Taurus

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Beef cattle known as European

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Ruminant

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Animals with a four-compartment stomach

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Byproduct

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Product remaining after the animal carcass has been processed

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Gelding

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Castrated male horse