SMALL RUMINANTS

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from the lecture notes of Animal Science 103, covering key terms and definitions related to small ruminant management.

US Copyright Laws

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Seasonal Breeding

A reproductive strategy where animals mate at specific times of the year, largely influenced by environmental factors.

Polyestrous

A reproductive cycle where females come into estrus multiple times within a year, as seen in ewes and does.

Castration

The removal of testicles from male animals, resulting in a castrated male known as a wether (for sheep) or buckling (for goats).

Lambing

The process of a ewe giving birth to lambs.

Kidding

The process of a doe giving birth to kids.

Commercial Operations

Farms that primarily focus on producing livestock for the meat, dairy, and fiber markets.

Wool

A natural fiber obtained from sheep that is used in making textiles and clothing.

Chevon

The term for meat derived from adult goats.

Castrated male

Also known as a wether in sheep; a male that has been castrated.

Custom Exemption

Refers to regulations allowing certain meat processing without federal inspection, primarily for farmer-specific use.

Anthelmintic Resistance

A condition where parasites, especially worms, develop resistance to deworming medications, making them less effective.

FAMACHA

A method for diagnosing anemia in sheep based on the color of the conjunctiva; used to determine the need for deworming.

Dairy Goat Production

The process and practices involved in breeding goats for milk production, which can be transformed into various dairy products.

Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA)

U.S. law that ensures all meat sold commercially is safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.

Meat-Handling Procedures

Regulations and practices ensuring the humane treatment and safe processing of livestock for meat.