Question

livestock terminology

1. what is the term for a young female cow that has not yet had a calf?

a. heifer
b. steer
c. bull
d. cow

1. what is a castrated male pig called?

a. boar
b. sow
c. barrow
d. gilt

1. which term refers to a mature female sheep?

a. ram
b. ewe
c. lamb
d. wether

1. what is the term for a young horse?

a. foal
b. colt
c. filly
d. stallion

1. which term describes a male chicken?

a. hen
b. rooster
c. pullet
d. cockerel

1. what is a group of cattle called?

a. flock
b. herd
c. pack
d. swarm

1. what is the term for a baby goat?

a. kid
b. calf
c. lamb
d. foal

1. which term refers to a female pig?

a. boar
b. sow
c. gilt
d. barrow

1. what is a neutered male sheep called?

a. ram
b. ewe
c. wether
d. lamb

1. what is the term for a young chicken?

a. chick
b. hen
c. rooster
d. pullet

Explanation:

1. A heifer is a young female cow that has not yet had a calf.
2. A barrow is a castrated male pig.
3. An ewe is a mature female sheep.
4. A foal is a young horse.
5. A rooster is a male chicken.
6. A herd is a group of cattle.
7. A kid is a baby goat.
8. A sow is a female pig.
9. A wether is a neutered male sheep.
10. A chick is a young chicken.

Answer:

1. A. Heifer
2. C. Barrow
3. B. Ewe
4. A. Foal
5. B. Rooster
6. B. Herd
7. A. Kid
8. B. Sow
9. C. Wether
10. A. Chick