Definitions should include species-specific terms as they relate to animal gender, age, reproductive status and basic anatomy and physiology for
- bovine
- ovine
- caprine
- equine
- porcine
- avian.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What agricultural careers, other than farming, might require knowledge of animal terminology?
- What are differences among breeding stock and market animals?
- What is a cow? A bull? A heifer? A steer? A calf?
- What is the rationale behind castration in animal husbandry?