Animal Characteristics - Sheep, Cattle, Horse, and Pig (Vocabulary Flashcards)

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms for sheep, cattle, horses, and pigs from the lecture notes.

Ram

Mature male sheep.

Ewe

Mature female sheep.

Wether

Castrated male sheep.

Lamb

Young sheep.

Fleece Weight

Annual wool yield; 6–8 lb/year (medium wool) or 10–15 lb/year (fine wool).

Birth Weight (sheep)

Approximately 10 pounds at birth.

Mature Weight (sheep)

Typically around 200 pounds (range 150–350 lb).

Bull

Mature male cattle.

Cow

Mature female cattle.

Steer

Castrated male cattle.

Calf

Young cattle.

Heifer

Young female cattle.

Harvest weight (cattle)

Average harvest weight for steers/heifers around 1385 lb.

Stallion

Mature male horse.

Gelding

Castrated male horse.

Colt

Young male horse.

Filly

Young female horse.

Foal

Young horse.

Sow

Mature female pig.

Gilt

Young female pig.

Boar

Mature male pig.

Barrow

Castrated male pig.