Basic Animal Science Vocabulary

Which term refers to the process of giving rise to offspring, required for species to survive?

• Gestation

• Reproduction

• Conception

• Ruminant

Artificial insemination is best defined as:

• Milk produced after parturition

• Introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by non-natural means

• Process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization

• Animals with a four-compartment stomach

Which statement correctly describes colostrum?

• Milk secreted for a few days after parturition with high protein and antibody content

• The period of pregnancy in mammals

• Product remaining after the animal carcass has been processed

• Wool grease refined for ointments and cosmetics

A ruminant is an animal characterized by:

• A single-chambered stomach

• Four-compartment stomach

• Lack of colostrum production

• Being a castrated male horse

Which pairing is correct regarding cattle classifications?

• Bos Indicus — beef cattle with Brahman influence; Bos Taurus — beef cattle known as European

• Bos Indicus — European beef cattle; Bos Taurus — Brahman-influenced cattle

• Bos Indicus — dairy-only cattle; Bos Taurus — non-European beef cattle

• Bos Indicus — wild cattle; Bos Taurus — domesticated goats

Which term matches its definition: castrated male horse?

• Buck

• Doe

• Gelding

• Byproduct

Which term describes the period between conception and birth in mammals?

• Reproduction

• Gestation

• Weaning

• Lactation

Which of the following best defines a byproduct in animal agriculture?

• A type of feed given to ruminants

• A product obtained in addition to the main product during animal processing

• The main source of protein in animal diets

• A hormone produced during gestation