Slide 1Scientific ClassificationGenus and speciesCommon Names of Farm AnimalsAnimal NomenclatureScientific Classification•Family–Bovidae – ruminants, polycotyledonary placenta, hollow horns–Suidae – non-ruminant, artiodactyl (even number of toes) ungulate–Equidae – more slender and agile of build–Families in birds do not distinguishGenus and species•Bos taurus – European cattle•Bos indicus – Humped Indian cattle•Ovis aries – Domestic sheep•Sus scrofa – European wild boar•Sus vittatus – East Indian pig•Equus caballus – Horse•Equus asinus – Donkey or ass•Gallus gallus domesticus – Domestic fowl•Melleagris gallopavo gallopavo – Domestic turkey•Anas platyrhynchos – Domestic duck•Anser anser – Domestic gooseCommon Names of Farm AnimalsSpecies Male Young Female Young Castrate Cattle Bull Bullock Cow Heifer SteerHorses Stallion Colt Mare Filly GeldingSheep Ram Ram Ewe Ewe WhetherSwine Boar Boar Sow Gilt BarrowChicken Rooster Cockerel Hen Pullet CaponSpecies OffspringCattle CalfHorse FoalSheep LambSwine PigletChicken
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