Animal Science & Agriculture Industry - AG 1445

These flashcards cover important vocabulary and concepts in the study of animal science and agriculture, catering specifically to the course AG 1445.

Animal Science

The collective study of domestic animals and the disciplines that affect their production.

Domestic Animal

An animal more amenable to human control, often due to genetic change.

Good Traits for Domestication

Docile, non-territorial, follows a dominance hierarchy, uninhibited breeding, and rapid growth.

Domestication

The process of controlling the breeding and survival of animals to develop traits not found in the wild.

Unconscious Selection

A method of domestication occurring when humans unintentionally select for certain traits in animals.

Conscious Selection

A method of domestication where humans intentionally choose animals for desired traits.

Selective Breeding

The practice of breeding animals to remove undesirable traits and enhance desirable ones.

Animal Contributions to Society

Includes food, clothing, shelter, tools, fuel, and companionship among others.

Overnutrition

A condition where an individual consumes more calories than needed, leading to health issues.

Food Expenditures

The percentage of income spent on food, varies by country and level of economic development.

Ethology

The study of animal behavior and how animals interact with each other and their environments.

Animal Products vs. Grain

It takes 1-3 pounds of grain to produce 1 pound of meat, highlighting the inefficiency of animal feed conversion.

Historial Agriculture in the U.S.

Includes significant events such as the introduction of livestock by Columbus and the development of meat-packing industries.

Global Food Supply

The total amount of food available from various sources, including animal and plant products.

Animal Domestication Timeline

A chronology of key domestic animals and when they were first domesticated.