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500 Essential Animal Science Terms

The document provides a comprehensive list of 500 terms related to animal science, covering various categories such as general animal science, animal nutrition, reproduction and genetics, and animal health and diseases. Key definitions include concepts like agriculture, livestock, nutrients, reproductive processes, and pathogens. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the terminology and principles in the field of animal science.

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500 Essential Animal Science Terms

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500 Animal Science Terms and Their Meanings

General Animal Science Terms


Agriculture: The practice of cultivating soil, raising animals, and producing food and other
products.

Animal Science: The study of biology and management of domesticated animals.

Livestock: Domesticated farm animals raised for food, fiber, or labor.

Domestication: The process of adapting animals for human use.

Zoology: The scientific study of animals and their behavior, structure, and classification.

Ethology: The study of animal behavior in natural conditions.

Animal Husbandry: The practice of breeding and raising animals for human benefit.

Biotechnology: The use of biological processes and organisms in technology and industry.

Breed: A group of animals with similar characteristics, developed through selective


breeding.

Crossbreeding: Mating animals of different breeds to produce hybrids with desired traits.

Animal Nutrition
Digestive System: The organs responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients.

Nutrient: A substance needed for growth, metabolism, and energy.

Macronutrient: Nutrients required in large amounts (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, fats).

Micronutrient: Nutrients required in small amounts (e.g., vitamins and minerals).

Protein: A macronutrient essential for muscle growth and repair.

Carbohydrate: A primary energy source for animals, found in grains and forages.

Fat: A concentrated source of energy in an animal’s diet.

Vitamin: Organic compounds needed in small amounts for bodily functions.

Mineral: Inorganic nutrients required for bone structure and metabolism.

Water: A vital nutrient necessary for survival and bodily functions.

Reproduction & Genetics


Estrus: The period of fertility in female mammals.
Ovulation: The release of an egg from the ovary.

Gestation: The period between conception and birth.

Parturition: The process of giving birth.

Lactation: The production and secretion of milk by mammals.

Weaning: Transitioning young animals from milk to solid food.

Puberty: The age at which an animal becomes sexually mature.

Spermatozoa: Male reproductive cells (sperm).

Oocyte: A female egg cell involved in reproduction.

Corpus Luteum: A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces


progesterone.

Animal Health & Diseases


Pathogen: A microorganism that causes disease.

Parasite: An organism that lives on or inside another organism, causing harm.

Virus: A microscopic infectious agent that replicates inside living cells.

Bacteria: Single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

Fungus: A type of microorganism that can cause infections.

Protozoa: Single-celled organisms that can be parasitic.

Zoonotic Disease: A disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Vector: An organism that carries and transmits pathogens (e.g., mosquitoes).

Vaccine: A biological preparation that provides immunity to a disease.

Antibiotic: A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.

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