Interest Approach Form groups of three to five individuals. Each group should select a chairperson and a recorder. Have each group develop a list of the ways animals benefit humans. Items on the list should be ranked, with 1 being the most important and the highest number being the least important. (The value of the highest number depends on the number of items the group has listed.) Allow 10 to 15 minutes for this activity.

Domestication Animal domestication is the process of removing animals from wild settings and raising them in a controlled environment. Domesticated animals depend on humans to provide for most of their needs, such as a good pasture for cattle. Animals that have not been domesticated are known as wildlife. A member of a species that was once domesticated but has returned to live in the wild is a feral animal.

Examples of feral animals are wild dogs and wild horses.

The Segments of the Animal Industry

What are the important segments of the animal industry? The animal industry is all the activities in producing animals and their products or benefits to meet the needs of people. A. Many competencies are needed to assure that animals receive care that promotes their well- being. People need to understand the unique characteristics of the species they are producing. B. The animal industry has several important areas. These contribute to animal production for maximum human benefit.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? 1. Animal production is the production of animals for food and other uses, such as companionship. -The kinds of animals produced and the nature of production practices vary, depending on interests and technology. -Production may be quite specialized to provide a specific animal product.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? A. Livestock encompasses mammals raised on farms and/or ranches for food and other human purposes. Cattle, swine, sheep, horses, and goats are often produced on large-scale farms. Less common species, such as llamas and elk, are usually produced on small-scale farms.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? B. Companion animals serve as pets. Among the most popular are dogs, cats, fish, rabbits, and hamsters. Some companion animals can act as service animals to humans. Service animals are animals that assist people in living and work. They are used in many ways and may be given special training. Examples are dogs that assist people who are visually impaired.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? C. Poultry is the group name for all domesticated birds used for meat, eggs, and feathers. Poultry is also referred to as birds and fowl. These birds have wings, backbones, and feathers; some can even swim. D. Other animals produced for specific reasons include fish, laboratory animals, and exotic animals.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? 2. Animal supplies is the area of the animal industry that provides the inputs (goods or products) needed to produce animals. These goods or products typically come from sources of the production facility. Examples are feed, medicine and equipment.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? 3. Animal services is the area of the animal industry that includes the professional and technical assistance that producers need and use in efficiently producing animals. Examples of service providers are veterinarians, farriers and shearers.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? 4. Animal marketing is all the processes involved in assuring that consumers have the desired animal products. It includes activities in transporting, grading, selling, etc. Marketing is the link between the producer and the consumer.

What are the important segments of the animal industry? 5. Animal processing is the preparation of animals and animal products for human use or consumption. It is closely related to marketing. The functions vary with the product. Milk, eggs, wool, and meat go through different processes in preparation for consumption. Some animals, such as those for companionship, safety, or service, do not produce products.

Mutton – sheep Chevon – Goat

TeePee – Buffalo Hide 1,2 and 3 – all made out of buffalo horns Comb – Deer Antler 4 – made out of buffalo bladder