Names of Animal Meats by Species

The names of animal meats refer to the specific terms used to describe the edible flesh obtained from different animals. These names vary based on the species of animal from which the meat is sourced.

Meat of animals refers to the edible muscle tissues, along with associated fat, tendons, and sometimes organs, obtained from animals slaughtered for human consumption.

Meat of animals is given a specific name based on the species from which it is obtained. For example:

• Cattle – Beef
• Buffalo – Carabeef
• Calf – Veal
• Sheep – Mutton
• Goat – Chevon
• Pig – Pork
• Rabbit & Poultry – White Meat

Other known meat types:

• Lamb – Meat from a young sheep (usually under 1 year of age)
• Kid – Meat from a young goat
• Wild Boar – Meat from a wild pig
• Duck – Meat from a domestic duck
• Turkey – Meat from a domestic turkey
• Goose – Meat from a domestic goose
• Venison – Meat from deer
• Horse Meat – Meat from a horse
• Camel Meat – Meat from a camel
• Yak Meat – Meat from a yak
• Donkey Meat – Meat from a donkey
• Guinea Fowl Meat – Meat from a guinea fowl
• Quail Meat – Meat from a quail
• Squab – Meat from a young domestic pigeon
• Ostrich Meat – Meat from an ostrich