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 4 functions of domestic animals
Why do we CHOOSE to have animals?

3. Functions of domestic animals: 1-Food
A. List 4 functions of domestic animals
Functions of domestic animals: 1-Food
Meat
Eggs
Milk
Honey

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

5. Functions of domestic animals: 3-Power
A. List 4 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 4 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 4 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. Requirements for animals to be “domesticated”
B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Requirements for animals to be “domesticated”
1. The animal is VALUED and has PURPOSE
2. The animal’s BREEDING is subject to human control.
3. The animal’s SURVIVAL depends upon humans.
4. The animal’s BEHAVIOR (psychology) is changed in domestication.
5. STRUCTURAL characteristics have appeared which occur rarely if at all in the wild.

13. Domestication Assignment
B. Describe conditions and requirements of domestic animals
Domestication Assignment
In groups, research the domestication of the animal assigned. Prepare a 2-3 minute explanation for the class on your assigned species.
Answer the following questions:
When & where was the animal domesticated?
What animals were used for the creation of the domestic species?
Who brought the first animals to America? When?
What is their original purpose?
Describe the current industry of the species. (breeds, types, etc)
Cattle
Swine
Sheep
Goats
Horses
Poultry
Dogs
Cats
Rabbits
Llama?

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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”

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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)

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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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24. D. Contrast the differences among animal breeds, species, and types.
a group of closely related animals that can INTERBREED and produce FERTILE offspring
Example

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. Cattle Beef Type Dairy Type Dual Purpose
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Cattle
Beef Type
Dairy Type
Dual Purpose

29. Sheep Wool type Meat or Mutton type Dual Fine Medium Long Colored
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Sheep
Wool type
Fine
Medium
Long
Colored
Meat or Mutton type
Dual

30. E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Pigs
Meat Type

31. Goats Meat Type Dairy Type
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Goats
Meat Type
Dairy Type

32. 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

33. Poultry Eggs (Layers) Meat (Broilers) Ornamental
E. List major types & uses of each species of livestock
Poultry
Eggs (Layers)
Meat (Broilers)
Ornamental

34. 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

35. 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).

36. 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

37. Top States in Beef Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Beef Production
1. Texas
2. Kansas
3. Nebraska
4. Oklahoma
5. California
Utah’s Rank 28th

38. 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. Pennsylvania
5. Michigan
Utah’s Rank 25th

39. Top States in Sheep Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Sheep Production
1. Texas
2. California
3. Wyoming
4. Colorado
5. South Dakota
Utah’s Rank 7th

40. Top States in Goat Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Goat Production
1. Texas
2. New Mexico
3. Arizona
4. Oklahoma
5. California
Utah’s Rank ?

41. Top States in Swine Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Swine Production
1. Iowa
2. North Carolina
3. Michigan
4. Illinois
5. Indiana
Utah’s Rank 20th

42. Top States in Layers Production
G. Recognize top producing states for animal agriculture
Top States in Layers Production
1. California
2. Ohio
3. Indiana
4. Pennsylvania
5. Iowa
Utah’s Rank 33rd

43. 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

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

45. 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. Kentucky
5. Minnesota
Utah’s Rank 36th

46. 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. New Mexico
Utah’s Rank 28th

47. 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

48. Bell Quiz
List 2 out of 5 qualifications to consider an animal “domestic”
Name 5 reasons why we have domestic animals.
What is the genus and species name for a pig?
What is the definition of a breed?
What is the definition of a species?

49. Bell Quiz
List 2 benefits of animal agriculture vs plant based agriculture.
What state ranks top in production of
Dairy
Beef
Sheep
3. Know ALL terminology for animals (babies, males, females, genus/species, etc)
4. Compare the terms: breed, species, and type