General Terminologies in Animal Production
Agricultural Science · 50 practice questions
Common terms in animal husbandry (e.g. calving, kidding, castrate, tupping, veal, mutton).
- Distinguish between the various terms used in animal husbandry.
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- Practice question 1
"Weaning" mainly refers to
- A.stopping the feeding of milk to a young animal
- B.the initial birth process of an animal
- C.the removal of an animal's reproductive organs
- D.the process of shearing wool from a sheep
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A. stopping the feeding of milk to a young animal
Weaning ends the young animal's dependence on milk.
- Practice question 2
"Docking," in animal husbandry, mainly refers to
- A.removing part of an animal's tail
- B.removing an animal's reproductive organs
- C.branding an animal for identification
- D.trimming an animal's hooves
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A. removing part of an animal's tail
Docking specifically involves shortening an animal's tail.
- Practice question 3
"Foal" mainly refers to
- A.a young cow
- B.a young horse
- C.a young sheep
- D.a young goat
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B. a young horse
Foal is the specific term for a young horse.
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