1. Animal Science
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2. Introduction to Livestock and Companion Animals
The Animal Industry
The animal industry involves all of the activities in raising animals and meeting the needs people have for animals and animal products.
The animal industry consists of:
Animal Production
Supplies and Services
Marketing and Processing
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3. Trends in the Animal Industry
How animals are produced has changed greatly. Key changes in the animal industry include:
Larger Producers
Factory Farms (but some small producers still remain)
Greater Demand for Quality
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4. Science and Technology in Animal Production
Science and technology are important in the production of animals. The most widely used information areas are:
Animal Selection
Animal Nutrition
Animal Health
Animal Reproduction
Animal Environment
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5. Introduction to Livestock and Companion Animals
Chapter Review
The animal industry is a large and diverse field.
Science and technology are an integral part of modern animal production.
Animal production is the foundation of the livestock and poultry industry.
Animals are classified by their
specie, common name, sexual
condition, and age.
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