Animal Science Framework Presentation Mr. Sullivan
The five Major Types of Livestock in the United States: ► Poultry: chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, game birds, and squab (pigeons) ► Swine: pigs ► Bovine: cattle ► Ovine: sheep ► Equine: horses ► (Goats)
The Major Geographical Regions of Production ► Chicken production is divided into two sections: Broiler and Egg ► Broiler production is led by Georgia, Alabama, and Us (Arkansas)
Geographical Regions of Production (continued) ► Turkeys are scattered out from the Pacific region, across the western part of the North Central Region, and in the South Atlantic Region
Geographical Regions of Production (continued) ► Swine: pork production is predominant in the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Nebraska
Geographical Regions of Production (continued) ► Bovine: the most production comes from the southern and western states
Geographical Regions of Production (continued) ► Ovine: the leading states in production are Texas, California, Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Oregon
Geographical Regions of Production (continued) ► Equine: horses are everywhere; however, there are not as many now as before 1929.
The Importance of Livestock to the United States Economy ► The average person in the United States consumes 48 pounds of beef, 29 pounds of pork, and 24 pounds of poultry each year. ► We consume more meat than any other nation.
Products Obtained from Livestock ► Food/ Drink ► Clothing ► Tools/ Equipment
Career Opportunities in Animal Science ► Laboratory technical support ► Animal caretakers ► Research scientists ► Genetics and Animal Breeding ► Population genetics ► Molecular genetics ► Genetic engineering ► Reproductive management ► Endocrinology ► CloningEmbryo technology ► Nutrition ► Feeding programs ► Nutrition/reproduction interactions ► Nutrition/health/immunity interactions ► Food Science ► Product development ► Food processing ► Fermentation ► Extension ► Agriculture agents ► 4-H agents ► Teaching (high school, junior college or university) ► Feed/slaughter inspection Private consulting ► n/jobs.htm n/jobs.htm ► Student Assignment : choose one of the careers listed on this screen or web site and research the education required for the position, the duties (responsibilities) involved with the position, and average salary of someone in that career.
FFA Activities and Programs of Interest to Students Involved in Animal Science ► Judging ► Showing ► 4H ► Rodeo