1. Introduction to the Animal Sciences

Animal Science

The branch of science that deals with the study of domestic animals and their management.

Domestication

Process by which humans acclimatize wild species to breed and survive in captivity.

Nutrient dense

Foods that pack a variety of nutrients in small volumes without excess fat and calories.

Digestibility

The proportion of foodstuff absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Animal foods

Foods derived from animals, important as a source of protein and essential nutrients.

Essential nutrients

Nutrients that are necessary for human health that cannot be synthesized by the body.

Genetics

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics in animals.

Physiology

The study of the functions and processes of living organisms, including animal systems.

Ethology

The scientific study of animal behavior under natural conditions.

Biotechnology

Technological application that uses biological systems or living organisms to create products.

Agriculture

.the science, art, and practice of cultivating soil, growing crops, and raising animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain and enhance human life