1. Animal Science
What is Animal Science?

2. 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

3. Domestication What was the first domesticated animal?
Dog for tracking, then herding
After animals become domesticated, they become dependent on man

4. 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

5. Animal Uses
Food
Milk
Work
Medicine & Research
Clothing

6. Animal Uses What types of animals are used for meat? Cattle (beef)
Swine (pork)
Lamb
Goat
Poultry

7. 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

8. Animal Uses What are some areas in which we use animals for work?
Cultivate land
Transportation
Control other animals
Assist physically & medically handicapped
Blind

9. Animal Uses Medicine & Research Animal Behaviors Genetic tests
Future treatment research

10. Animal Uses
Clothing
Hides - leather
Fibers - wool, mohair

11. Animal Uses Other By-Products Pets
Bone – buttons, glue, mineral supplement for livestock feed (calcium)
Fat- chemicals, creams, lubricants, soaps, food

12. What is the future of Animal Science?
Genetic improvements
Cloning
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