Livestock terms - Cattle and pigs
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Bovine
Term for having to do with cattle
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Calving
The process of giving birth in cattle
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Calf
A generic term for cattle offspring of either sex
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Heifer
A young or immature female bovine (up until she gives birth for the first time
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Bull calf
A young or immature male bovine
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Cow
A mature female bovine that has given birth
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Bull
A mature male bovine (that has NOT been castrated)
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Steer
A castrated male of any age
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Porcine
Term for relating to pigs
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Farrowing
The process of giving birth in pigs
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Piglet
A generic term for swine offspring of either sex
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Gilt
A young immature female swine (up until she gives birth for the first time)
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Sow
A mature female swine that has given birth
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Boar
A mature male swine (that has NOT been castrated)
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Barrow
A castrated male swine ( cannot breed)