Animal Science
What is animal science?
Studying the biology of animals that are under the control of humankind.
What is feed?
Feed is a product that contains nutrients that is fed to livestock.
What is a ration?
The total amount of feed an animal gets in 24 hours
What is animal anatomy?
Study of the form, shape, and appearance of the animal (the what)
What is physiology?
Focuses on the functions of the cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the body (the how)
What do animal rightists believe?
It is ethically and morally wrong to use animals for human purposes
What is a roughage?
What an animal eats that is high in fiber, low in energy
Example: pasture, hay, etc
All animals require the same nutrition.
True or False?
False
What are the two types of digestive systems in livestock?
Ruminants and Non ruminants
Which system in the body protects the internal organs?
Skeletal System
What is animal welfare?
Animal welfare is the belief all animals should be treated in a humane manner.
People in favor of animal welfare believe that humans can use animals when necessary.
What is a concentrate?
What an animal eats that is low in fiber and high in energy.
Example: Grain
Which nutrient builds new tissue and repairs old tissue?
Protein
Which system in the body is the heart in?
Circulatory System
Which system in the body is the largest?
Muscular System
What is the most popular breed of beef cattle?
Angus
What is the most important nutrient?
Water
Which nutrient is the bodies main source of fuel?
Carbohydrates
Which system rids the body of waste?
Excretory System
Which system in the body controls the movement of the body?
Nervous System
What do we use animals for? 6 categories
Food, Clothing, Power, Recreation/ Companionship, Service, Research
What are the 5 categories of nutrients?
Water, Protein, Carbohydrates, Minerals, Vitamins
Which nutrients help strengthen the immune system and ward off diseases?
Vitamins
What are the four compartments of a ruminant stomach?
Rumen, Reticulum, Omasum, Abomasum
Give an example of a ruminant animal and an example of a non ruminant animal
Ruminant: cattle, sheep, and goats
Non Ruminant: horses, hogs, and chickens