ANFS100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Working Animal, Hunting Season, Dog Bite
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Anfs 100 introduction: humans have divided animals into two broad, artificial groups, domestic animals further divided. Working animal: animals contained within these categories are attributed with certain values, for domestic animals, humans are portrayed in a superior position, with a duty as a steward or. Manager" of other life forms: distinction between animals and humans and types of animals. Domestic cats and dogs often given near human status (2%) Agricultural animals valued as product (98%: animals that do not follow rules are ignored, despised or killed. The role of animals depends on where we interact: animals exist in our home as pets, pet keeping has been a cultural practice. Companions: today, in the united states, companionship is one of the primary roles for animals, animals are live in a variety of places. Places we don"t expect: many animals are raised for utility, utility includes as food animals.