Basic Animal Science

Reproduction

process of giving rise to offspring; required for species to survive

Artificial Insemination

introduction of semen into the uterus or oviduct by non-natural means; referred to as AI

Gestation

pregnancy

Conception

process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization

Colostrum

milk secreted for a few days after parturition and characterized by high protein and antibody content

Bos Indicus

beef cattle with Brahman influence

Bos Taurus

beef cattle known as European

Ruminant

animals with a four-compartment stomach

Byproduct

product remaining after the animal carcass has been processed

Gelding

castrated male horse

Lanolin

wool grease especially when refined for use in ointments and cosmetics

Doe

female goat

Buck

male goat