Animal Science What is Animal Science?
What is Animal Science? Care, management and production of domestic animals Animals used for food, clothing, weapons & tools Today’s animal science includes biotechnology, genetics & behavior research
Domestication What was the first domesticated animal? Dog for tracking, then herding After animals become domesticated, they become dependent on man
Domestication Most can not survive in wild Most poultry can not fly, But Why? They are bred for size which makes them incapable of flight. Turkeys Also, some species have their wings clipped at birth Ducks Geese
Animal Uses Food Milk Work Medicine & Research Clothing
Animal Uses What types of animals are used for meat? Cattle (beef) Swine (pork) Lamb Goat Poultry
Animal Uses Milk-inexpensive source of protein Produced by dairy cows & goats Cheese, ice cream, yogurt Did you know that over 90% of U.S. milk production comes from the Holstein breed? What is another protein source that is produced by animal? Eggs
Animal Uses What are some areas in which we use animals for work? Cultivate land Transportation Control other animals Assist physically & medically handicapped Blind
Animal Uses Medicine & Research Animal Behaviors Genetic tests Future treatment research
Animal Uses Clothing Hides - leather Fibers - wool, mohair
Animal Uses Other By-Products Pets Bone – buttons, glue, mineral supplement for livestock feed (calcium) Fat- chemicals, creams, lubricants, soaps, food
What is the future of Animal Science? Genetic improvements Cloning ?????