1. Introduction to Animal Science

2. What is Animal Science?

3. Animal Science is….. Historically, it was the study of farm animals
Today it is defined as the study of all domesticated animals including livestock, poultry, companion animals and captive animals.

4. What are some uses or roles of animals in our society?

5. Types of animals included
Livestock
Exotic
The most important industry within animal science
Involves the science and business of producing processing and marketing meat, dairy, eggs and animal by-products
Large animals used for pleasure such as horses are included
Non traditional poultry and animals used for the production of food and fiber
Include: bison, llama, ostrich, quail, alpaca, etc.
Small part of the industry

6. Cats, dogs and other animals used for pleasure and entertainment
companion
Captive
Cats, dogs and other animals used for pleasure and entertainment
Includes reptiles, birds and amphibians
Non-domestic animals kept in zoos and parks
Tiger, deer, raccoon, etc.

7. Statistics
statistics
Products
Up to 18% of US jobs are in agriculture and many of those are directly related to Animal Science
Top livestock sales
Cattle, poultry, milk, hogs, horses, aquaculture, others, sheep and goats
Equipment, supplies, feed, tools, feed additives, biological products and pharmaceuticals.