The following definitions explain terms used in this topic area.
At the bottom of this page are links to online glossaries that
provide additional information. Antibiotic. A substance that
destroys or inhibits the growth or action of microorganisms.
Aquaculture. The production of aquatic plants or animals in a
controlled environment, such as ponds, raceways, tanks, or
cages, for all or part of their life cycles. Backgrounding. The
preparation of young cattle for a feedlot, accustoming them to
confinement facilities and Barrow. A male hog that has been
castrated before reaching sexual maturity. Boar. An uncastrated
(sexually intact) male Bovine. Pertaining to cattle, both beef
and Broiler. A young chicken produced for meat. Broodfish. Fish
kept for egg production, including males. Broodfish produce the
fertilized eggs that go to Bull. A sexually mature, uncastrated
bovine male, generally employed for breeding purposes.
Byproduct. A product other than muscle meat harvested or
manufactured from livestock. Cattle