1. Overview of Small Animal Science

2. Objectives Define the terms ‘Zoology’ and ‘Zoonosis’
Sort different small animal species into their designated taxonomic groups
Identify the different small animal categories that are used for this class
Analyze the different animal taxonomy groups

3. The study of animals is called zoology ...
Animal scientists are called zoologists.
Animals are classified into different groups for study.

4. Animals are generally classified like this ...
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
More general
More specific

6. This classification system is a taxonomy ...
Taxonomy is the branch of science concerned with the classification of organisms.
The animal must meet all the requirements starting from the highest category -- the KINGDOM
Down to the lowest category to fit into a particular group -- in this case, the SPECIE

7. All animals in these lessons fit in 5 categories:
Osteichthyes
Amphibia or amphibians
Reptilia or reptiles
Aves/Aviary
Mammalia or mammals
(bony fishes)
(frogs and toads)
(snakes and lizards)
(birds)
(dogs, cats and rabbits)

8. The study of fish ... Is called icthyology Subphylum: Pisces
Live in water
Permanent gills for breathing, fins and body covered with scales
Cold-blooded

9. The study of amphibians ...
Is called herpetology
Cold-blooded vertebrates
Young live in water, while adults live on land.
Includes frogs, toads, newts, salamanders
Microsoft photo

10. The study of reptiles ... Is also called herpetology Cold-blooded
Lungs, bony skeleton
Body covered with scales or horny plates
Heart with 2 atria and 1 ventricle
Snakes, lizards, crocodiles, alligators, turtles, tortoises, dinosaurs
Microsoft photo

11. The study of birds ... Is called ornithology Includes poultry
Warm-blooded
Two legs, wings, feathers
Lay eggs

12. NRCS photo by Lynn Betts.
The study of mammals ...
Is called mammalogy
Feed their young with milk from the mother's body
Skin is more or less covered with hair
Considered the highest form of life
NRCS photo by Lynn Betts.

13. Examples of mammals ... Humans Non-human primates
Dogs, cats, rabbits, mice, rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, horses
Marine mammals like dolphins, whales
Marsupials like kangaroos, possums
Flying mammals like bats

14. How are small animals used?
Companion animals and pets
Food or hide
Rabbits, mink
Frogs, alligators
Research
Nonhuman primates
Dogs, cats, rabbits
Rats, mice

15. Animal welfare vs. Animal Rights
Animals should be treated humanely.
Animals can be used for human purposes.
Animal Rights:
Animals have the same rights as humans.
Animals should not be used for food, clothing, entertainment or research.
Ethically wrong for animals to be used for human purposes.

16. Animal Welfare Act of 1966 Regulates dealers and laboratories
Mandates standards for housing, handling, treatment, feeding and shelter of laboratory animals
Research institutions must have a review committee
Procedures for euthanasia

17. Risks in working with animals ...
Zoonosis (disease that can be transmitted from animal to human)
Internal parasites
Toxoplasmosis
Rabies
Bacteria
Ringworm
Bites and scratches
Photo of ringworm courtesy
Association of Veterinary Technician Educators and Kim Myers/Raymond Walters College.

18. Overview of the industry:
Companion animal industry is big and growing bigger
Cats and dogs have largest share
Consumers spend a lot on their pets:
Pet food (about 47% of spending)
Health services
Toys, collars, leashes, etc.
Grooming, boarding, training, breeding, etc.