How to Use This Glossary
Agricultural terms can change meaning by species, registry, region, marketing program, and scientific discipline. These definitions explain how terms are generally used on this website and link readers to deeper guides where nuance matters.
Livestock and Breeding Terms
Breeding stock: animals retained or sold for reproduction based on more than registration alone. Pedigree: a record of ancestry. COI: coefficient of inbreeding, an estimate of relatedness within a pedigree or genomic calculation. Phenotype: observable traits influenced by genetics and environment.
Kunekune Structure Terms
Topline: the profile along the back and loin. Pastern: the area between the fetlock and hoof. Piri piri: the paired wattles associated with Kunekunes when present. Capacity: useful body depth, width, and volume interpreted with balance.
Meat and Feed Terms
Grass-fed: a forage-based feeding claim whose exact standard should be verified. Grass-finished: cattle finished for harvest on forage rather than grain. Pasture-raised: meaningful outdoor pasture access, not a complete feed or welfare standard by itself.
Regenerative Terms
Stocking rate: animals relative to land over time. Stock density: animal concentration at a moment. Recovery period: time allowed for plants and soil conditions to recover before return. Explore the full regenerative guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these official registry definitions?
Not unless a definition specifically cites a registry. Registry terminology should be verified against the current organization standard.
Why can agricultural definitions differ?
Species, programs, regions, research fields, and marketing rules may use the same term with different thresholds or context.
Is pasture-raised the same as grass-fed?
No. Pasture access and diet are different questions, and pigs or poultry should not be described using cattle-finishing terminology.
Where can I suggest a missing term?
Contact Dos Lobos Ranch with the term and the page where clarification would help.