Bovine Terms Flashcards
1
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Parturition
A
The action of giving birth
2
Q
Bovine
A
Of or pertaining to the subfamily bovinae
3
Q
Heifer
A
Young female bovine under 2 years that has not calved
4
Q
Cow
A
Adult female bovine that has already produced 1 calf
5
Q
Steer
A
Castrated male bovine at any age
6
Q
Bull
A
Intact male bovine over 1 year old
7
Q
Calf
A
Young bovine of either sex under a year old
8
Q
Heifer calf
A
Female calf (under 1 years old)
9
Q
Bull calf
A
Intact male calf (under 1 year)
10
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Calving
A
The act of birthing a calf (cattle parturition)
