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Basic Animal Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |