Reproductive and Genetic Flashcards
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Abortion
Premature expulsion of a fetus, either by nature or by intent
Afterbirth
placenta and fetal membranes expelled from uterus in parturition
Albino
Genetic trait causing lack of pigment in the skin, hair, irises of the eyes
Alter
To neuter a male animal
Artificial Insemination
Introduction of semen into the uterus by other than natural means
Billy Goat
A male goat
Bitch
A female dog
Boar
a male pig
Breed (noun)
a group of related animals similar enough to produce similar offspring
Breed (verb)
to supervise the sexual propagation of animals
Brood
offspring from one hatching of a birds egg
Broody
hen sitting on eggs
Buck
a male, deer, goat, rabbit, or kangaroo
Bull
male of various large animals, especially cattle
Bullock
A castrated bull or steer
Capon
A neutered rooster
Cesarean Section
Removal of unborn young by surgical incision into the uterus
Calf
Bovine young less than 1 year old; seal young
Castration
Removal of the testicles; neutering a male animal
Chick
A young bird; especially a chicken
Chromosomes
bodies within the cell nucleus which store genetic information
Clutch
a group of eggs laid at one time by a bird
Cob
a male swan
Cock
a male chicken over one year old