8th Grade Livestock Terminology

What is the scientific name for sheep?

• ovine

• bovine

• porcine

• equine

What is the term for an intact male bovine?

• heifer

• bull

• cow

• steer

What is the term for a female bovine that has reproduced?

• heifer

• bull

• cow

• steer

What is the term for a female swine that has reproduced?

• barrow

• boar

• sow

• gilt

What is the scientific name for pigs?

• ovine

• bovine

• porcine

• equine

What is the term for a female bovine that has NOT reproduced?

• heifer

• bull

• cow

• steer

What is the term for an intact male equine?

• mare

• stallion/stud

• filly

• gelding

What is the scientific name for horses?

• ovine

• bovine

• porcine

• equine

What is the term for a male swine that has been castrated?

• barrow

• boar

• sow

• gilt

What is the term for a female swine that has NOT reproduced?

• barrow

• boar

• sow

• gilt