Title: Identify basic livestock industry terminology.
Course: Introduction to Animal Systems (8008) > Section: Exploring the Animal Industry

Identification should include

- bovine
- ovine
- caprine
- equine
- porcine
- avian

as well as terms related to

- age and weight
- gender (e.g., cow vs. heifer, bull vs. steer)
- breeds
- reproductive status
- production systems (e.g., conventional, organic, natural, cow, and calf)
- performance (i.e., equine).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to understand terms commonly used in the animal industry?
- What are the origins for terms used to describe the size of a horse?
- Where did terms like bovine, equine, and avian originate?