Vet Med Repro & Genetic Terms Flashcards
Abortion
premature expulsion of a fetus by nature or intent
After birth
placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition
Albino
genetic trait causing lack of pigment in skin, hair, and irises of eyes
Alter
to neuter a male animal
Artificial Insemination
intro of semen into uterus by other then natural means
Billy Goat
male goat
Bitch
female dog
Boar
male pig
Breed (n)
a group of related animals similar enough to reproduce similar offspring
Breed (v)
to supervise the sexual propagation of animals
Brood
offspring from one hatching of a birds egg
Broody
hen sitting on eggs
Buck
male deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo
Bullock
castrated bull or steer
Bull
male of various large mammals, especially cattle
Calf
Bovine younger than 1 year
Capon
neutered rooster
Castration
removal of testicles; neutering
Cesarean Section
removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus
Chick
young birds, especially chicken
Chromosome
bodies within cell nucleus that stores genetic info
Clutch
group of eggs laid at on time by one bird
Cob
male swan
Cock
male chicken older than 1 year
Cockerel
male chicken younger than 1 year
Colostrum
Protein and antibody rich milk secreted acting giving birth
Colt
male horse before maturity
Congenital
condition existing at birth but not hereditary
Cow
female of various large animals
Cur
mixed breed dog of little value
Cygnet
young swan
Dam
female parent
Doe
adult female goat or deer
Drake
make duck
Duckling
young duck
Embyro
undeveloped fetus
Entire
Unneutered
Extrus
time of reproductive cycle when female is perceptive to mating
Ewe
female sheep of mating age
Fertilization
union of sperm and egg
Fetus
born developing animal