ANSC 1011 Chapter : Value Of Animals To Mankind
Document Summary
Why were animals domesticated: basically for food. Do we need them today: yes, for both food and non food uses. Red meat is considered for live stock species. Meat-nutrients provided by meat are important for human survival. From 276 lbs per capita in the us. Population rank-chickens, beef, sheep, and pigs source of meat-pork, chicken, beef, and lamb. Increase in consumption of meat per year-non ruminants vs ruminants poultry increases at 5% per year. Pork at rate of 3-4% (pork and poultry producers get together and have a strong marketing campaign, easier to process) All other meats at a rate of 1-2% Chicken: chickens have unlimited babies can lay up to 1 per day, aren"t many chickens because we eat the eggs. Cattle: cattle are slaughtered at 1200-1500 lbs. Takes at least a year and a half to get that big: only have one baby. Half will be male half will be female.
