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Animal Science

Animal Science. What is Animal Science?. 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 . Domestication.

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Animal Science

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  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 • Pets • By-Products • 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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