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What is animal science?
the study of animal nutrition, physiology, genetics, health, behavior, products and production systems
Where are cattle?
Brazil, India, US
Where are sheep?
China, Australia, India
Where are goats?
China, India, Nigeria
Ruminant
even toed (2 toes) mammal that chews the cud regurgitates from its rumen (eat forages)
Ruminates
bringing the cud back up
What gases do ruminants release?
methane and CO2 (contributes to greenhouse gases)
Where are chickens?
China, Indonesia, US
Where are swine?
China, US, Brazil
Where are turkeys?
US, Brazil, Chile
Calories from animal products:
-18% calories -40% protein -45% fat
Who eats meat the most?
US, South America, Australia
Protein ladder
• Beef and lamb • Pork • Chicken • Fish • Beans
As the economy grows,
the amount of meat eaten grows
What are the 2 reasons why global per capita meat consumption is increasing?
• increased wealth • increased population
What is ethics?
a set of principles/beliefs that governs what is right and wrong, good and bad, fair and unfair
Ethics are influenced by:
convictions, values, norms, knowledge, interests
Utilitarian view
maximize good outcomes
Contractarian view
we can use animals to our benefit no matter the outcome
Animal rights view
should not use animals solely to benefit us
Relational view
relationships with individuals guide decisions
Respect for nature view
consider what is and what is not natural
Annual US slaughter
• chicken • pork • beef • turkey
Beef cattle industry
-most of the beef cows are in the “beef belt”