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Explore the evolving trends and challenges in animal product consumption worldwide, examining factors influencing farm sizes, land resources, and economic systems. Discover the role of animals in food production, soil conservation, and other industries. Delve into ethical considerations regarding animal welfare and rights. Investigate the productivity of American farmers and the changes occurring in animal enterprises, with a focus on Indiana.
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Global Trends in Animal Product Consumption • What is the trend in a country going from undeveloped to developed? • Is that a good trend?
Changes in Farm # & Size • What are the trends? • What are the reasons for the trends? • Will they continue? • Is that a good thing? • Is it likely to change? • Is there much we can do about it?
US Land Resources • What about the contentions by some that we shouldn’t use animal agriculture because feeding animals steals food from feeding people? • Go to Land Use.ppt
FOOD from ANIMALS • What about other arguments for NOT EATING ANIMALS? • One is that animals are not efficient, and eating animals is depriving some people of food. • Let’s examine that in more detail
HOW MUCH CORN do you like to eat? • Meat is preferred to lots of corn, and • Meat is nutritious compared to corn • Consider the following
The Human reqmt for Lysine is 0.80 g/d • Corn has 0.26% lysine • 0.8/.0026=308 g = 2/3 lb • Beef has 8.6% lysine • 0.8/.086=9.3 g = 1/50 lb
For 50 students • 308 g X 50 = 15,400 g ~ 34 lbs corn • 60% of a bushel • Vs 9.3 X 50 = 465 g ~ 1 lb • 4 quarter pounders
Why are American Farmers so Productive? • Economic system • Land and climatic conditions • Educational systems • Specialized agribusiness
Animal AgricultureThe Role of Animals • Food • What are the benefits? Problems? • Soil conservation and enhancement • Stabilizer of food economy • Companion animals and pleasure • OTHERS (enumerate)
Research • Clothing • Wool, other fibers, leather • Biological products • Biochemicals, tissues, more
What are OUR Responsibilities toward Animals? • Animal Welfare • Animal Rights
Where are the animal enterprises in the US • And where does Indiana fit in • And what changes have occurred and are occurring • Move to STATISTICS.PPT