Chapter 17

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on Chapter 17 of the Veterinary Assisting textbook.

Bovine

Cattle.

Cow

Adult female cattle.

Bull

Adult male cattle.

Steer

Castrated male cattle.

Heifer

Young female cow not yet bred.

Calf

Young cow.

Calving or Freshening

Labor process for cattle.

Herd

Group of cattle.

Freemartin

Sterile adult female cattle.

Dairy Herd Improvement (DHI)

Program for monitoring and improving milk production.

Total Mix Ration (TMR)

Diet fed to lactating dairy cows multiple times a day.

Body Condition Scoring (BCS)

System for evaluating the health and body fat amount of cattle.

Brucellosis

Infectious disease affecting cattle, also known as Bang’s disease.

Ketosis

Metabolic disorder in cows leading to low blood sugar.

Hypocalcemia

Also known as milk fever, due to low blood calcium.

Castration

Surgical removal of testicles to prevent reproduction.

Dehorning

Removal of horns to prevent injury.

Pasture management

Method of rotating grazing areas to improve cattle nutrition.

Nutritional Requirements

Dietary needs essential for growth and milk production in cattle.

Reproduction in cattle

Cycle of breeding and lactation necessary for continued production.