raising/production of fishes/marine products in selected or controlled environments.
aquaculture
4
planned system/measure to prevent entry and spread of diseases in the flock/herd.
biosecurity
5
tendency of hen to nest; incubating behavior.
broodiness
6
raising and caring for chicks in a protective environment (usually for the first 5-6 weeks).
brooding
7
tendency or vice of animals in herd/flock to bite/peck others causing injuries.
cannibalism
8
animal body less viscera,head, skin and lower legs after slaughter.
carcass
9
removal of the testicles of male animals.
castration
10
(thermoneutral zone)- range of temperatures at which animal performance is maximized
comfort zone
11
structure/shape (or a cut) of animal carcass.
conformation
12
eating or consumption of feces
coprophagy
13
feed provided to young animals within an enclosure that excludes larger animals.
creep feed
14
a bolus of previously eaten food which has been regurgitated for further chewing.
cud
15
swallowing
deglutition
16
a belching/burping;expulsion of accumulated gastric gases.
erucation
17
scientific study of animal behavior in natural or typical environment.
ethology
18
deposition of unused energy in the form of fat within body tissues.
fattening
19
to fatten a slaughter animal; also the degree of fatness of such animal.
finishing
20
practice of feeding higher amount of nutrients prior to and during breeding for ovulation.
flushing
21
refers to wild birds (eg. Pheasants) for hunting.
gamebirds
22
type of chicken of both sexes especially bred to produce fighting cocks.
gamefowls
23
maintenance of physiological stability even though environment may change.
homeostasis
24
(warm-blooded animal)- animal that utilizes or dissipates energy to maintain body temperature ( 370C).
homeotherm
25
refers to raising, production and proper care of livestock and poultry animals.
husbandry
26
pig fat produced from rendering process.
lard
27
a) bedding/flooring materials such as sawdust, rice hulls, wood shavings; b) a group of piglets/puppies born of a sow/bitch
litter
28
the interspersion of fat particles in lean meat.
marbling
29
chewing
mastication
30
gross overall population of microorganisms (bacteria,protozoans, yeast, etc.) at the same parturition.
microflora
31
animal fiber used for upholstery or clothing; of greater length and less crimp than wool.
mohair
32
property of being pleasing to taste.
palatability
33
social order; the tendency of animals to behavior in order of social domninance.
pecking order
34
the length of daylight or artificial light provided.
photoperiod
35
(cold-blooded animal)-animal with little or no ability to maintain an even body temperature, so temperature is influenced largely by the immediate environment.
poikilotherm
36
act of voluntary vomiting of swallowed food.
regurgitation
37
feed low in digestible energy and high in fiber.
roughage
38
succulent feed produced from anaerobic storage and fermentation of forages.
silage
39
a semi-airtight to airtight structure for use in the production and storage of silage.
silo
40
health or physical integrity of an animal or some of its parts.
soundness
41
to remove the ovaries or sever the oviducts leading to the uterus; neutering in females.
spay
42
refers to the fat of cattle, buffalo or sheep.
tallow
43
subjects related to the science of livestock and poultry production/management,nutrition, breeding/genetics, with emphasis on the quality of production, animal health, safety (public health and animal welfare, usually taken as courses in veterinary medicine
raising/production of fishes/marine products in selected or controlled environments.
aquaculture
4
planned system/measure to prevent entry and spread of diseases in the flock/herd.
biosecurity
5
tendency of hen to nest; incubating behavior.
broodiness
6
raising and caring for chicks in a protective environment (usually for the first 5-6 weeks).
brooding
7
tendency or vice of animals in herd/flock to bite/peck others causing injuries.
cannibalism
8
animal body less viscera,head, skin and lower legs after slaughter.
carcass
9
removal of the testicles of male animals.
castration
10
(thermoneutral zone)- range of temperatures at which animal performance is maximized
comfort zone
11
structure/shape (or a cut) of animal carcass.
conformation
12
eating or consumption of feces
coprophagy
13
feed provided to young animals within an enclosure that excludes larger animals.
creep feed
14
a bolus of previously eaten food which has been regurgitated for further chewing.
cud
15
swallowing
deglutition
16
a belching/burping;expulsion of accumulated gastric gases.
erucation
17
scientific study of animal behavior in natural or typical environment.
ethology
18
deposition of unused energy in the form of fat within body tissues.
fattening
19
to fatten a slaughter animal; also the degree of fatness of such animal.
finishing
20
practice of feeding higher amount of nutrients prior to and during breeding for ovulation.
flushing
21
refers to wild birds (eg. Pheasants) for hunting.
gamebirds
22
type of chicken of both sexes especially bred to produce fighting cocks.
gamefowls
23
maintenance of physiological stability even though environment may change.
homeostasis
24
(warm-blooded animal)- animal that utilizes or dissipates energy to maintain body temperature ( 370C).
homeotherm
25
refers to raising, production and proper care of livestock and poultry animals.
husbandry
26
pig fat produced from rendering process.
lard
27
a) bedding/flooring materials such as sawdust, rice hulls, wood shavings; b) a group of piglets/puppies born of a sow/bitch
litter
28
the interspersion of fat particles in lean meat.
marbling
29
chewing
mastication
30
gross overall population of microorganisms (bacteria,protozoans, yeast, etc.) at the same parturition.
microflora
31
animal fiber used for upholstery or clothing; of greater length and less crimp than wool.
mohair
32
property of being pleasing to taste.
palatability
33
social order; the tendency of animals to behavior in order of social domninance.
pecking order
34
the length of daylight or artificial light provided.
photoperiod
35
(cold-blooded animal)-animal with little or no ability to maintain an even body temperature, so temperature is influenced largely by the immediate environment.
poikilotherm
36
act of voluntary vomiting of swallowed food.
regurgitation
37
feed low in digestible energy and high in fiber.
roughage
38
succulent feed produced from anaerobic storage and fermentation of forages.
silage
39
a semi-airtight to airtight structure for use in the production and storage of silage.
silo
40
health or physical integrity of an animal or some of its parts.
soundness
41
to remove the ovaries or sever the oviducts leading to the uterus; neutering in females.
spay
42
refers to the fat of cattle, buffalo or sheep.
tallow
43
subjects related to the science of livestock and poultry production/management,nutrition, breeding/genetics, with emphasis on the quality of production, animal health, safety (public health and animal welfare, usually taken as courses in veterinary medicine