Cultural Perceptions of Animals Key Point: The use of animals for companionship or production is often based on cultural traditions. C.5.1 Cultural Perceptions of Animals
Companion Animals Companion animals: domestic animals that are kept as pets Common companion animals include the following: Dogs Cats Horses Rabbits Hamsters Gerbils Guinea pigs Ferrets Pot-bellied pigs Reptiles C.5.1 PowerPoint: Cultural Perceptions of Animals
Production Animals Agriculture has two main divisions: Plant/Crop production and Animal/Livestock production. Most animals produced are raised for food. Traditional agricultural animals include: Cattle Sheep Goats Poultry Swine Horses Horses are on this list for agricultural production because in this country they produce work, not food. C.5.1 PowerPoint: Cultural Perceptions of Animals
Alternative Animal Agriculture This refers to production of animals other than traditional production animals. May be profitable by capitalizing in a different market. Common alternative production animals include: Rabbits Llamas Fish Bison Game animals Game animals include deer and elk. C.5.1 PowerPoint: Cultural Perceptions of Animals
Animal By-Products Products other than food include the following: Leather Medications Gelatin Glue Leather is used to make shoes, belts and clothing. It commonly comes from cattle and swine. C.5.1 PowerPoint: Cultural Perceptions of Animals
Cultural Influences Cultural traditions vary around the world. Animals that are consumed are based upon availability and production needs. Some areas in the world cannot produce feed/energy to raise large livestock. Animals are viewed differently. Some European countries commonly eat horse meat. Some animals are considered religious icons and may not be consumed. Muslims do not consume pork. Hindus do not consume beef. Not all of our companion animals are considered companions in other parts of the world. C.5.1 PowerPoint: Cultural Perceptions of Animals