Animal Science Essentials: Rahul’s Quick Guide for Master’s Prep
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Scientific names of some animals

a) Cattle: Bos indicus ( humped) , taurus (humpless)

b) Buffalo : Bubalus bubalis (All type) , Bubalus carabanesis (Swamp)

c) Sheep : Ovis aries ( 2n= 54)

d) Goat : Capra hircus

e) Pig : Sus scrofa ( Local wild) , vittatus (Breed in eastern part of globe), S. domestic ( domestic pig).

f) Poultry : Gallus domesticus ( Fowl 2n =78)

g) Turkey : Meleagris gallopavo ( 2n= 80)

h) Duck : Anas platyrhynchos ( 2n = 80)

i) Goose : Aser anser ( 2n = 80)

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