Term for Female Animal Castration
Castration of female animal is known as:
- Spaying
- Ovariohysterectomy
- Both a & b — Correct Answer
- Neutering
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Both a & b
Castration of female animals is known by BOTH terms:
- Spaying: Common term for female castration
- Ovariohysterectomy: Medical term — surgical removal of both ovaries and uterus
Castration Terminology Summary
- Female castration: Spaying / Ovariohysterectomy
- Castrated female: Spayed
- Castrated fowl: Capon (process = Caponisation)
- Castrated male cat (Tom): Neuter (process = Neutering)
- Castrated male horse: Gelding
- Castrated bull (draught): Bullock
- Castrated bull (meat): Steer
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Spaying alone or Ovariohysterectomy alone: Both are correct, so selecting only one is incomplete.
- Neutering: Specifically refers to castration of male cat (Tom), not female animal castration in general.
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