Refers to an animal or operation which is being used or produced solely for the production of a resource, most often meat (muscle)

A type of computer interface used for programming

A stage in a project where all tasks are completed

A medical term for a disease that cannot be cured

A method of raising cattle where cows are kept to produce calves for later sale.

A technique for breeding horses for racing purposes.

A system of farming that focuses on growing crops without livestock.

A practice of keeping dairy cows for milk production only.

Animals' ability to efficiently perform the sustainable basic function and most commonly related to growth.

The speed at which animals can run or swim.

The ability of animals to adapt to different environments.

The total number of offspring produced by an animal.

Absence of horns in livestock.

Presence of extra limbs in livestock.

A type of livestock feed.

A breed of cattle known for its size.

Livestock which are calm, not aggressive and are easily trained and handled.

Livestock that are wild and difficult to manage.

Livestock that are aggressive and require special training.

Livestock that are only kept for their meat and not for handling.

Capability for livestock to stay strong and healthy especially during unfavorable conditions.

The ability of plants to grow in poor soil conditions.

The process of breeding animals for specific traits.

The measure of an animal's weight relative to its size.

A type of surgical procedure

Refers to an abnormal or difficult birth.

A common pregnancy complication

A method of prenatal care

Female parent of a domestic animal.

A type of water barrier.

A male parent of a domestic animal.

A young animal.

Male parent of a domestic animal.

Female parent of a domestic animal.

A type of animal feed.

A young domestic animal.

Percentage of boneless, trimmed and saleable meat (muscle) versus the percentage of waste fat.

The total weight of the animal before processing.

The amount of meat that can be sold without any trimming.

The ratio of fat to muscle in the animal's body.

Measure of how the animal will perform and hold up in production.

A method to assess the physical appearance of an animal.

A technique for evaluating the genetic traits of livestock.

An approach to determine the age of an animal.

A type of electrical device

Another name for a bovine’s tail

A method of changing lanes while driving

A tool used for cutting wood

EPD (expected progeny difference) which estimates the ease of a heifer having a calve.

A measure of the weight of the calf at birth.

A rating of the heifer's overall health during pregnancy.

An assessment of the heifer's milk production capabilities.

Animal which provides at least two kinds of resources.

Animal that is primarily used for meat production.

Animal that is bred for aesthetic purposes only.

Animal that is exclusively used for milk production.

Anything related to the mother or the mother’s side of the mating.

Anything related to the father or the father’s side of the mating.

Anything related to the offspring or the child’s side of the mating.

Anything related to the environment in which the mating occurs.

Refers to something which hangs down loosely and is commonly used to describe sheaths in American influenced cattle.

Describes a state of being rigid and upright, often used in architectural contexts.

Refers to a type of animal that is known for its agility and speed.

Describes a condition of being overly excited or animated.

Young female cow who has not had young.

Adult female cow that has had one or more calves.

Young male cow.

Female cow that is used for milk production.

Programs that breed animals of the same breed to maintain purity.

Programs which breed two animals of different breeds, varieties or populations in an effort to increase hybrid vigor.

Programs that focus solely on inbreeding to enhance specific traits.

Programs that involve cloning animals for genetic consistency.

When two copies of the same gene are passed through mating and can either be two dominant traits or two recessive traits.

When two different genes are passed through mating resulting in a hybrid trait.

When only one copy of a gene is present in an organism.

When genes are located on different chromosomes and do not affect each other.