An un-castrated male bovine animal.

Male rabbit.

The period from hatching until chicks no longer need a heat source for survival. Heat can be provided either by a broody hen or by a unit containing a controlled…

Non-grass material eaten by goats to satisfy dietary requirements. Goats given a choice will obtain up to 50% of their feed inputs from browse. Browse is normally shrubby taller material.…

A chicken bred and raised for meat.

Making a permanent mark on an animal using extreme heat or extreme cold. Some state laws require the identification of cattle by branding.

An un-castrated male pig.

The swelling of the rumen of cattle, sheep or goats from fermentation of green food, particularly lush clover pastures, which causes respiratory distress and, in very rare cases, death (also…

An important management practice to prevent the introduction or spread of disease and hence avoid the unnecessary use of drugs (antibiotics).

Materials for animals to lie or sleep on, usually straw, shavings etc (see also litter).