1. Introduction to ANIMAL SCIENCE
Objectives:
List 5 functions of domestic animals;
Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals;
Define appropriate terminology related to animals; and
Contrast the differences among animal breeds, species, and types.
List major types & uses of each species of livestock
List & describe benefits of animal agriculture
Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture

2. Why do we CHOOSE to have animals?
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Why do we CHOOSE to have animals?

3. Functions of domestic animals: 1-Food
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 1-Food
Meat
Eggs
Milk
Honey

4. Functions of domestic animals: 2- Clothing
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 2- Clothing
Wool
Leather
Hair/Fur
Feathers

5. Functions of domestic animals: 3-Power
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 3-Power
Horses, Mules, Donkeys, Burros
Llamas, Alpacas
Oxen, Water buffalo, reindeer, yak, camels

6. Functions of domestic animals: 4- Recreation & Companionship
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 4- Recreation & Companionship
Pleasure Horses
Purebred Herds and Flocks
Livestock Exhibitions, Shows, Rodeos
Horse Racing

7. Functions of domestic animals: 5- Service
A. List 5 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 5- Service
Guide dogs for blind
Police Dogs
Rescue Dogs
Therapy animals

8. B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Terms:
Wild Animal
Not GENETICALLY altered by artificial selection for use by humans.
Genetically
& Behaviorally
Wild

9. B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Terms:
Domestic Animal
an animal that has been genetically altered from the original wild species for use by humans through ARTIFICIAL SELECTION
Genetically Domestic
Behaviorally= domestic

10. B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Terms:
Tame Wild Animal
a wild animal that, through intervention of man, has adapted BEHAVIORALLY so as to be useful to humans.
Genetically=Wild
Behaviorally=Domestic

11. B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Terms:
Feral Animal
a DOMESTIC animal that lives in the WILD with no human assistance
Genetically=Domestic
Behaviorally= Wild

12. European Cattle *Genus/Species: Bos Taurus *Baby: Calf
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
European Cattle
*Genus/Species: Bos Taurus
*Baby: Calf
*Young Male: Bullock
*Young Female: Heifer (until 1st calf is born)
*Castrated Male: Steer
*Mature Male: Bull
*Mature Female: Cow
*Group: Herd

13. Indian Cattle *Genus/Species: Bos Indicus *Baby: Calf
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Indian Cattle
*Genus/Species: Bos Indicus
*Baby: Calf
*Young Male: Bullock
*Young Female: Heifer (until 1st calf is born)
*Castrated Male: Steer
*Mature Male: Bull
*Mature Female: Cow
*Group: Herd

14. Sheep *Genus/Species: Ovis aries *Baby: Lamb *Young Male: Ram Lamb
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Sheep
*Genus/Species: Ovis aries
*Baby: Lamb
*Young Male: Ram Lamb
*Young Female: Ewe Lamb
*Castrated Male: Wether
*Mature Male: Ram
*Mature Female: Ewe
*Group: Flock

15. Pigs *Genus/Species: Sus scrofa domestica *Baby: Piglet
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Pigs
*Genus/Species: Sus scrofa domestica
*Baby: Piglet
*Young Male: Shoat
*Young Female: Gilt (until 1st litter)
*Castrated Male: Barrow
*Mature Male: Boar
*Mature Female: Sow
*Group: Herd, Drove, Mob
Or “Sounder of hogs”

16. Goats *Genus/Species: Capra hircus *Baby: Kid *Young Male: Ram Kid
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Goats
*Genus/Species: Capra hircus
*Baby: Kid
*Young Male: Ram Kid
*Young Female: Doe Kid
*Castrated Male: Wether
*Mature Male: Billy
*Mature Female: Doe
*Group: herd or tribe

17. Horses *Genus/Species: Equus caballus *Baby: Foal *Young Male: Colt
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Horses
*Genus/Species: Equus caballus
*Baby: Foal
*Young Male: Colt
*Young Female: Filly
*Castrated Male: Gelding
*Mature Male: Stallion
*Mature Female: Mare
*Group: Herd

18. Poultry *Genus/Species: Gallus domesticus *Baby: Chick
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Poultry
*Genus/Species: Gallus domesticus
*Baby: Chick
*Young Male: Cockerel
*Young Female: Pullet
*Castrated Male: Capon
*Mature Male: Rooster
*Mature Female: Hen
*Group: Chickens: Brood, Flock, Peep
Turkeys: Rafter, Gobble, Gang
Geese: Gaggle (if they are in flight=Skein)

19. Rabbits *Genus/Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus *Baby: Bunny
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Rabbits
*Genus/Species: Oryctolagus cuniculus
*Baby: Bunny
*Young Male:
*Young Female:
*Mature Male: Buck
*Mature Female: Doe
*Group: Colony, Nest, Herd

20. Dog *Genus/Species: canis familiaris *Baby: Puppy *Young Male:
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Dog
*Genus/Species: canis familiaris
*Baby: Puppy
*Young Male:
*Young Female:
*Mature Male: Stud
*Mature Female: Dam or Bitch
*Group: Pack

21. Cat *Genus/Species: felis catus *Baby: Kitten *Young Male:
C. Define appropriate terminology related to animals.
Cat
*Genus/Species: felis catus
*Baby: Kitten
*Young Male:
*Young Female:
*Mature Male: Tom
*Mature Female: Queen
*Group: Clowder or Clutter
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22. D. Contrast the differences among animal breeds, species, and types.
a group of closely related animals that can INTERBREED and produce FERTILE offspring
Example
Cattle

23. D. Contrast the differences among animal breeds, species, and types.
animals of common ORIGIN with characteristics that distinguish them from other groups within the same SPECIES
Example
Scottish Highlander

24. D. Contrast the differences among animal breeds, species, and types.
animals of the same SPECIES that are grouped together based on the PRODUCTS they produce
Example

25. E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Types of Livestock
Each species of livestock has specific breeds that perform best for each purpose:
Meat Type: Produce meat efficiently
Dairy Type: Produce milk efficiently
Dual Purpose: Produce meat & milk efficiently
Ornamental: Don’t produce milk or meat efficiently, chosen for beauty
Performance: Chosen for performance traits

26. Cattle Beef Type Dairy Type Dual Purpose
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Cattle
Beef Type
Dairy Type
Dual Purpose
Dairy = holstein
Dual = milking shorthorn
Meat = hereford

27. Sheep Wool or Hair type Meat or Mutton type Dual Dairy sheep Fine
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Sheep
Wool or Hair type
Fine
Medium
Long
Colored
Meat or Mutton type
Dual
Dairy sheep
Hair type = dorper
Meat type = shropshire
Dual purpose = columbia
Dairy = fresian milk

28. Pigs Meat Type Bacon Lard
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Pigs
Meat Type
Bacon
Lard
Meat type = yorkshire
Bacon type = Tamworth
Lard type = Mangalista

29. Goats Meat Type Dairy Type
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Goats
Meat Type
Dairy Type
Meat = boer
Dairy = nubian

30. Horses Performance Type Draft Type Racing Ranch Work/Stock Horse
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Horses
Performance Type
Draft Type
Racing
Ranch Work/Stock Horse
Draft type = belgian
Racing type = thoroughbred
Stock = paint

31. Chickens Eggs (Layers) Meat (Broilers) Ornamental
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Chickens
Eggs (Layers)
Meat (Broilers)
Ornamental
Layer = white leghorn
Broiler = cornish rock
Ornamental = silky bantam

32. What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
F. List & describe benefits of animal agriculture
What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
Animals convert feed that humans CAN’T eat to food humans CAN eat
(poor hay, corn stalks, straw, etc.)
Helps maintain fertility of the land

33. What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
F. List & describe benefits of animal agriculture
What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
Personal satisfaction of working with domesticated animals
May more fully utilize capital, machinery and wasteland (range).

34. What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
F. List & describe benefits of animal agriculture
What are the benefits of Animal Agriculture??
Animal proteins are superior to vegetable proteins for humans
Animal proteins have improved amino acid balance over vegetable protein
Milk -- approximately 90% of milk for human consumption in the world comes from cattle
Over 85% of the world population desires food of animal origin

35. Top States in Beef Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Beef Production
1. Texas
2. Oklahoma
3. Missouri
4. Nebraska
5. South Dakota
Utah’s Rank 28th
To update go to nass.usda.gov Click Statitcs by state then go to Annual Statics Bulletin
Then the year
Then Utah’s rank!
2011

36. Top States in Dairy Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Dairy Production
1. California
2. Wisconsin
3. New York
4. Idaho
5. Pennsylvania
Utah’s Rank 24th

37. Top States in Sheep Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Sheep Production
1. Texas
2. California
3. Colorado
4. Wyoming
5. Utah
2011

38. Top States in Goat Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Goat Production
Meat Goats
1. Texas
2. Tennessee
3. California
4. Oklahoma
5. North Carolina
Utah’s Rank 36th
Dairy Goats
1. California
2. Iowa
3. Texas
4. New York
5. New England
CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, and VT
Utah’s Rank 35th
2011

39. Top States in Swine Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Swine Production
1. Iowa
2. North Carolina
3. Minnesota
4. Illinois
5. Indiana
Utah’s Rank 14th
2010

40. Top States in Layers Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Layers Production
1. Iowa
2. Ohio
3. Pennsylvania
4. Indiana
5. California
Utah’s Rank 25th

41. Top States in Broiler Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Broiler Production
1. Arkansas
2. Georgia
3. Alabama
4. North Carolina
5. Mississippi

42. Top States in Turkey Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Turkey Production
1. North Carolina
2. Minnesota 3. 4.
5. Utah’s Rank 14th

43. Number of Farms and Ranches
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Number of Farms and Ranches
1. Texas
2. Missouri
3. Iowa
4. Oklahoma
5. Kentucky
Utah’s Rank 36th

44. Land in Farms and Ranches
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Land in Farms and Ranches
1. Texas
2. Montana
3. Kansas
4. Nebraska
5. South Dakota
Utah’s Rank 26th

45. Utah’s Rank in Other Areas
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Utah’s Rank in Other Areas
Mink Production 2nd
Trout Production 6th
Honey Production 24th