AVS 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Ad Libitum, List Of Domesticated Animals, Atmospheric Pressure
26 Apr 2016
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Chapter 13 - avs 101 - introduction to animal science by w. stephen damron - 5th. Understanding animal behavior has been very important in domestication. Last half of the 19th century: animal behavior emerges as a science. Charles darwin introduces the theory of evolution through natural selection. Comparative method of study - comparing the behavior of two or more species systematically. Four major approaches to the study of animal behavior: Comparative psychology - study of the mechanisms controlling behavior, learning, sensation, perception, and behavior genetics. Sociobiology - study of the biological basis of social behavior. Behavioral ecology - study of the relationship between a species" behavior and its environment. Ethology - study of behavior of animals in their natural surroundings. Applied ethology - study of domestic animal behavior. Usually directed at companion species and livestock. Middle of the 20th century: behavior research on livestock is starting to emerge. Can help farmers/producers understand their animals and make progress.
