Breeds
What makes meat from Duroc pigs special compared to meat from other pigs?
Duroc pigs grow fast and don't need much food, so farmers like to raise them for pork
What is the name for the practice of farming and raising animals?
Animal agriculture
How should you approach livestock animals?
Stay calm and move slowly
What's the main job of the big "stomach" (rumen) in a cow?
It's like a big food mixer where tiny helpers break down tough grass so the cow can get food from it.
Which animals were probably the first ones people tamed, and where did this happen?
Dogs and sheep were among the first, likely the Fertile Crescent region.
This dairy cow breed is famous for giving a lot of milk.
Holstein Friesian
What is the process of breaking down food into smaller parts that the animal's body can use?
digestión
Why should you avoid standing behind a cattle?
whats the bone in the bird's wing that's like the upper arm bone in humans.
its also called the humerus
How did taming animals help early people live better lives?
It gave them a steady supply of food (meat, milk), materials (wool, leather), and helped with work like plowing.
This breed of sheep doesn't need to be shaved because it sheds its own wool.
Dorper sheep
what nutrition helps animals build muscles?
protein
What is the "flight zone" when handling animals?
Animals personal space that causes it to move away from you
How do fish breathe underwater?
They use gills to take oxygen from the water.
What is considered the first major step in the development of agriculture?
The domestication of plants and animals.
This breed of cattle is known for its high-quality, marbled meat, which makes it popular for steaks.
Angus Cattle
what vitamin helps an animal have strong bones?
vitamin D
What is one sign that an animal is stressed?
Loud noises, aggressive behavior or pacing
Whats the special pouch in a horse's back part of the gut that helps digest grass?
It's called the cecum.
How did taming animals helps early people live better lives?
This breed of pig is known for its large size and white color and is often
yorkshire pig
what nutrient gives an animal the most energy?
carbohydrates
What tool is used to guide cattle/pig?
Stick or sorting board
what do animals do to keep their inside environment, like their temperature, just right?
They use a process called homeostasis.