The selection of a dairy animal is a critical decision for any dairy farmer aiming for profitable milk production. A dairy cow at its first appearance looks extremely angular and carries no surplus flesh and it should have extraordinary development of udder and milk vein.

Body condition scoring (BCS) is a method of evaluating fatness or thinness of dairy cattle according to a five point scale. Body condition influences productivity, reproduction, health, and longevity of the dairy cow.

Judging cattle and buffalo involves a systematic evaluation of an animal’s physical traits to assess its suitability for breeding, milk production, and overall functionality.

Sheep and goats are both domesticated animals belonging to the Bovidae family, yet they differ significantly in their physical characteristics, behaviour, and biological traits.

Cattle and buffalo are both important domesticated bovines, but they exhibit several distinct differences in their physical characteristics and physiology.

A group of animals belonging to the same species is often referred to by a specific collective noun. These group names vary depending on the type of animal.

Animals are kept in different types of shelters or houses depending on their species, size, and purpose. These shelters provide protection from weather and predators.

The act of mating in animals refers to the process of sexual union between a male and a female for the purpose of reproduction.

The names of animal meats refer to the specific terms used to describe the edible flesh obtained from different animals.

Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are meat animals of small-scale and commercial meat production systems. They are highly efficient converters of feed into lean, high-protein meat.