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Vet Med Repro & Genetic Terms Flashcards

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Abortion

A

premature expulsion of a fetus by nature or intent

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After birth

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placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition

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Albino

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genetic trait causing lack of pigment in skin, hair, and irises of eyes

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Alter

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to neuter a male animal

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Artificial Insemination

A

intro of semen into uterus by other then natural means

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Billy Goat

A

male goat

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Bitch

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female dog

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Boar

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male pig

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Breed (n)

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a group of related animals similar enough to reproduce similar offspring

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Breed (v)

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to supervise the sexual propagation of animals

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Brood

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offspring from one hatching of a birds egg

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Broody

A

hen sitting on eggs

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Buck

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male deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo

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Bullock

A

castrated bull or steer

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Bull

A

male of various large mammals, especially cattle

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Calf

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Bovine younger than 1 year

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Capon

A

neutered rooster

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Castration

A

removal of testicles; neutering

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Cesarean Section

A

removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus

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Chick

A

young birds, especially chicken

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Chromosome

A

bodies within cell nucleus that stores genetic info

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Clutch

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group of eggs laid at on time by one bird

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Cob

A

male swan

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Cock

A

male chicken older than 1 year

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Cockerel

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male chicken younger than 1 year

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Colostrum

A

Protein and antibody rich milk secreted acting giving birth

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Colt

A

male horse before maturity

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Congenital

A

condition existing at birth but not hereditary

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Cow

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female of various large animals

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Cur

A

mixed breed dog of little value

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Cygnet

A

young swan

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Dam

A

female parent

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Doe

A

adult female goat or deer

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Drake

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make duck

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Duckling

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young duck

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Embyro

A

undeveloped fetus

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Entire

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Unneutered

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Extrus

A

time of reproductive cycle when female is perceptive to mating

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Ewe

A

female sheep of mating age

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Fertilization

A

union of sperm and egg

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Fetus

A

born developing animal

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FIlly

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female horse under 4 years

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Fledgling

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young birds just learning to fly

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Foal

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young or newborn horse

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Gander

A

make goose

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Gelding

A

neutered male horse

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Gene

A

part of chromosome carrying hereditary info

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Genitalia

A

part of reproductive system

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Gestation Period

A

time period between conception and birth

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Gilt

A

young female pig

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Gobbler

A

male turkey

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Gosling

A

young goose

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Gravid

A

Pregnant, containing developing young

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Heat

A

estrus condition

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Heifer

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Hereditary

A

transmissible from parent to offspring; genetically determined

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Inguinal Hernia

A

protrusion of tissue through inguinal canals of males

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Jack

A

male donkey (Jackass)

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Jenny

A

female donkey

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Kid

A

young goat

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KItten

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Lamb

A

young sheep

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Litter

A

several offspring from one birth

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Mammary Glands

A

glands of female mammals that secrete milk after parturition

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Mare

A

female horse 4 years or older

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Miscarriage

A

expulsion of underdeveloped fetus

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Monestrous

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having one estrus period per year

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Mongrel

A

mixed breed dog; mutt

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Neonate

A

new born animal

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Nest

A

structure made or place chosen for breeding

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Neuter

A

removal of reproductive organs

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Nuptal Plumage

A

brilliant mating seasons plumage exhibited by some birds, normal males

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Oviparous

A

animals eggs who develop outside the body

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Parturition

A

process of giving birth

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Pen

A

female swan

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Piglet

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Placenta

A

organ with gravid uterus

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Polyestrous

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having 1 or more estrous period a year

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Pouch

A

fold of skin for carrying young on abdomen of female marsupial

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Pregnancy

A

condition in which offspring develop in female uterus

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Prepuce

A

Protective covering pensi

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Pullet

A

female chicken younger than 1 year

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Pup

A

young dog or seal

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Queen

A

mature female cat for breeding

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Ram

A

male, entire sexually mature sheep

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Rooster

A

male chicken

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Shoat

A

pig under 1 years old

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Sire

A

male parent of any quadruple

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Spay

A

to neuter a female animal

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Sow

A

female pig

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Squab

A

fledgling pigeon

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Stag

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Stallion

A

male horse

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Steer

A

neutered bull

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Stud

A

male horse used for breeding

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Tom

A

male cat or turkey

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Umbilical Cord

A

vessel connecting fetus to placenta

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Vagina

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female passage for copulation and birthday

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Vivi Parous

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giving birth to live young, developed in uterus

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Vixen

A

female fox

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Wether

A

neutered ram or billy goat

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Whelp (n)

A

young of a dog

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Whelp (v)1

A

giving birth, dogs

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