ANSC 1011 : Animal Science Exam 1
Document Summary
-sheep were the first food animals domesticated about 8,000 bc. -domesticate: to adapt animal"s behavior to fit the needs of people. Primarily for food, but also to contribute to our welfare in many other ways. -agriculture: the combination of science an art that is used to cultivate and grow animals and crops. -all people are dependent upon agriculture for their existence. -the more developed agricultural countries also have higher standards of living. -animal science: the field of biology that includes the study of all aspects of domesticated areas. -animal distribution (table 1): there are 4. 4 billion large farm animals worldwide. ( in order from greatest to least: cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, buffalos, horses, asses, mules. -until recently, over 2/3 of all large animals were found in developing countries producing only 1/3 of the world"s meat, milk, and fiber: reasons, the people do not use resources effectively, technology, cultural, transportation, climate.
