Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Horses, Pigs, and Their Related Terms

This set of flashcards covers the terminology used for different livestock and related animal reproduction terms, including specific scientific names.

Cow

A mature female cattle that has already given birth.

Bull

A male cattle used for breeding.

Calf

Young cattle of any sex.

Heifer

A young female cattle that has not yet given birth.

Bullock

A male cattle used for work or draft.

Carabao

A domesticated water buffalo, commonly used in agriculture.

Doe (goat)

A female goat of any age.

Buck (goat)

A male goat.

Kid

A young goat.

Ram

A male sheep.

Ewe

A female sheep.

Lamb

Young sheep.

Mare

A female horse.

Stallion

A male horse.

Foal

Young horse.

Sow

A female pig that has given birth.

Gilt

A young female pig that has not yet given birth.

Piglet

A young pig.

Litter

A group of piglets born at the same time.

Boar

A male pig used for breeding.

Parturition

General term for giving birth in any animal.

Foaling

Birth in horses.

Farrowing

Birth in pigs.

Calving

Birth in cows.

Caracalving

Birth in carabaos.

Kidding

Birth in goats.

Lambing

Birth in sheep.

Hatching

Birth from eggs in birds.

Drake

A male duck.

Hen

A female chicken or turkey.

Gobbler

An adult male turkey.

Keets

Young guinea fowl.

Serving (cows)

Male cow mating with female.

Tupping (sheep)

Male sheep mating with female.

Covering (horse)

Male horse mating with female.

Wool

Hair from sheep used for clothing.

Pelt

Skin with fur used for leather or clothes.

Plumule / Down Feather

Soft feathers in young birds.

Fowl

General term for domestic birds, including chickens and ducks.

Gallus gallus domesticus

Scientific name for chicken.

Anas platyrhynchos

Scientific name for Mallard Duck.

Meleagris gallopavo

Scientific name for turkey.

Ovis aries

Scientific name for sheep.

Capra hircus

Scientific name for goat.

Sus scrofa domesticus

Scientific name for domestic pig.

Camelus dromedarius

Scientific name for one-humped camel.

Equus asinus

Scientific name for donkey.