Strand 2 Animal Science: Care and Management (Deep Study Notes)
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species-specific terminology
Terms used to clearly communicate about animals based on their gender, age, and reproductive status.
intact male
An animal that has not been castrated.
castrated male
An animal whose reproductive organs have been surgically removed.
pregnant
Carrying developing young.
lactating
Producing milk after giving birth.
open
Not currently pregnant.
heifer
A young female cow that has never calved.
steer
A castrated male cattle.
boar
An intact male pig.
sow
An intact female pig.
ram
An intact male sheep.
ewe
An intact female sheep.
gelding
A castrated male horse.
mare
An intact female horse.
kit
A young rabbit.
foal
A young horse.
chick
A young chicken.
colt
A young male horse.
filly
A young female horse.
heat/estrus
The period when a female is receptive to breeding.
adaptation to climate
The ability of species or breeds to thrive in specific environmental conditions.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
A holistic approach to controlling pests through various compatible strategies.
culling
The process of removing animals from a breeding program or herd.
carrying capacity
The maximum number of animals an area can support without harming health or the environment.
predation
The act of one animal hunting and consuming another.
sanitation
The process of cleaning to remove organic matter.
disinfection
The use of chemicals or methods to kill pathogens on surfaces.
stocking density
The number of animals on a unit area of land.
pest control
Practices to manage or eliminate unwanted animals or insects that can harm livestock.
animal identification
Methods used to uniquely identify and trace animals throughout their life cycle.
resistance management
Strategies used to prevent or slow the development of resistant pests or microbes.
biotic factors
Living influences in an environment, such as pathogens and herd mates.
abiotic factors
Non-living environmental influences, such as temperature and humidity.
wether
A castrated male sheep.
gilt
A young female pig that has not yet had piglets.