Zoology/Animal Science Intro

Zoology/Animal Science Intro

Getting to Know YouNameBirthdateFavorite BookFavorite MovieFavorite Cartoon CharacterFavorite Farm AnimalFavorite AnimalParents OccupationWhy did you take Zoology?What do you hope to learn?

SyllabusUpon the completion of this course, students will be able to:Identify the major livestock types and breedsLearn to determine the difference between animal rights and animal welfareAcknowledge and respect the importance of animals in agricultureDetermine possible careers within the animal science worldRecognize how animal science has changed throughout timeApply lessons learned into everyday life

There is something you should know; I am passionate about all things ag related and especially dairy!! That was your warningmy promise to you is that when you leave this class you will feel differently about agriculture.Classroom ManagementCome to class prepared. Bring Notebook, writing utensil, any assignments and brain!Come to class on time. The school policy will be followed regarding tardies.If you are not in class 15 minutes after class starts you will be marked absent. IF I change it you will be tardy. They add up!Come to class. There is a lot of in-class work in this course. If you are not here, it is hard to make up. Make sure absences are excused and be here otherwise.School policy will be followed on attendance and truancies. You will be allowed 2 school days to make up an assignment for every day that is an EXCUSED absence. It is your responsibility to talk to me about any missed work. I will NOT come after you.Be respectful. Be courteous and thoughtful of others as related to personal space, belongings and people; teachers and students. Students who maintain a 92% or above for the semester with no unexcused absences will NOT have to take the semester final.

Make good choices. Everyone make mistakes, but try to limit your number. Think before you act and life will be easier for all of us in the class.No hats in class. This applies to both boys and girls.No SwearingNo electronic devices.Accept the consequences. I would like this class to be a lot of hands-on working in class time. This is possible only if people cooperate. If you make a bad decision, accept the consequences and move on. If you make good decisions, we will have a lot of fun doing projects in this class.

Requirements A three-ring notebook is required for this course. Notebooks will be graded one Friday each month. Students need to have dividers labeled Notes, Journals, Tests/Quizzes. Folders and spiral notebooks are NOT acceptable. Notebooks must be organized in chronological order and will be graded on neatness and completeness. Syllabus and Classroom Management Contract MUST be first pages of notebook. Three to Five page Research Paper. Topic due: Sept 24, Outline due: Oct 22, Rough Draft Due: Nov 19, Final paper due: Dec 10.

Assignments: Papers are due by 3pm ON due date. For every day late 5 points will be deducted from total score.

Things we will do:Every day there will be three to four questions on the board. Look at them and answer the questions fully in your notebook under journal. These will be trivia questions, review, preview or information questions. When your notebook is graded answering these questions will be part of your grade.Every Friday we have class we will do a current event reading. Could be an article, web search or movie. You will read/watch the information and then answer questions on it. The questions will be as follows: What is the title of the article? What is the article about? What type of ag is it about: livestock, production, manufacturing, research? What are three questions you have about the article? What would you do different if you had a chance? What was your opinion of the article as a whole? You will be graded on how much effort you put into your writing. FFA InformationLooking for new membersDues: $25 Paid by end of September will be guaranteed a t-shirtWelcome Back BBQ: Sept. 4, 5:30-7. Bring your parents. Get extra credit.First Chapter Meeting: September 11 at 6. Meetings on 3rd Thursday of each month at 6.Look at FFA Board for schedule of eventsBenefits: Self-Confidence, friends, trips, fun, college creditsSchool Website and FacebookShop Open 7-4 most days (Includes Computer)Vending MachineBuilding and grounds WILL be treated with respectWhat is Animal Science?The study of the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind.

Livestock Animals: Mammals produced on farms and ranches for food and other purposes. Beef CowsLlamasDairy CowsBisonHorsesElkPoultryDeerSheepGoats Companion Animals: An animal that is used to provide humans with fun and friendship through close association. Often called pets. DogsCatsBirdsExotics

Service Animals: Animals that assist people in living and work. Dogs help blind and deaf people. Police dogs are used or investigation and forensicsDiabetic alert dogsResearch animals

Dairy Cows: Idaho-581,000 and US-9,208,400Top Ten Countries:India 44,900,000Brazil 23,229,193China 12,297,297Ethiopia 10,676,783Pakistan 9,444,000United States 9,198,000Russia 8,136,896Sudan 7,518,000Tanzania 6,900,000Kenya 5,545,000

Beef Cows: 2,220,000 and US 87,730,000Five Top States:1. Texas 10,900,0002. Nebraska 6,150,0003. Kansas 5,800,0004. California 5,250,0005. Oklahoma 4,300,00013. Idaho 2,200,000

SheepTop Ten States:1. Texas 650,0002. California 570,0003. Colorado 460,0004. Wyoming 370,0005. Utah 305,0006. S. Dakota 285,0007. Idaho 240,0008. Montana 225,000Oregon 200,000Iowa 195,000

Pigs: US #3 at 62.1 Million (China and Brazil)1. Iowa 19,200,0002. N. Carolina 7,900,0003. Minnesota 7,700,000TurkeysTop Three States:1. Minnesota2. Arkansas3. N. CarolinaLaying ChickensThree Top Egg States:1. Iowa 2. Ohio3. IndianaMeat ChickensTop Three States:1. Gerogia 1,222,366,0002. Alabama 1,002,979,0003. Arkansas 878,819,000

Idaho Ag StatsIdaho Covers 82,751 square miles or 52,960,640 acres11,497,383 acres are currently in agriculture production (22%)Idaho produces 185 different commoditiesCommodities: a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold. Idaho ranks top ten for 25 different crops.Cash receipts for 2011 were $7, 328,332-a record breaking yearDairy industry leads in cash receiptsFood/beverage processing is 2nd largest manufacturing sectorIdaho grows 70% of hybrid temp sweet corn seed in worldRank High: alfalfa, field bean, Kentucky BluegrassAlso produce: carrot, onion, turnip, lettuce1600 acres of vineyards and 50 wineries What do you know?How many types of dairy cows can you name?What is the color of the most popular dairy cow?Pigs make what famous type of meat?What other meat comes from a pig?Baby sheep are called what?Can you name any types of beef cows?Angus are what color?Chickens are divided into two categories; what are they?How many cuts of meat can you name?What is wheat used to make?What is Idahos number one crop?What are sugar beets used for?Is there milk in yogurt?Does a cow have to be pregnant to produce milk?How many baby piglets does a pig have in one litter?What is an orchard?How many times can you harvest a hay field in one year?

BrownSwissDairy CowsBrown SwissOldest Dairy Breed in USOriginated in SwitzerlandArrived in US in 1869Hardy in hot/cold weatherProduces high amount of milk.High componentsAble to produce milk till age 15Ave. Height: 55 inchesAve. Weight: 1200-1500 lbsColor: Brown-Grey

HolsteinSecond largest Breed in USOne of the oldest breedsBelieved to be from British Island of JerseyKnown for unusual high amounts of butterfat18% more protein20% more calcium25% more butterfatAve. Height: 48 inchesAve. Weight: 800-1000 lbsColor: tan with dark nose

JerseyLargest Breed in US90% of dairies in USOriginated in the NetherlandsArrived in US in 1852Known for large amount of milk producedAve. 10 gallons/dayAve. Height: 58 inchesAve. Weight: 1500 lbsColor: B/W or R/W

Jersey Cow

Holstein

Brahma BeefBeef CowsBrahmanOriginated in IndiaTolerant of extreme tempsDocile Medium in sizeResistant to pest, parasites and diseasesSecretes an oil that repels insects

HerefordMost popular breed in USMedium sizeNaturally hornless (polled)Good mothersDevelop earlyEase of fleshingGood milk productionExcellent marblingRed Angus-most popular bull selected for artificial insemination

AngusOriginated in EnglandHorned and polledKnown for longevity Very docileEase of calvingGood milkersVery maternalVery lean, red meat

Angus Beef

Hereford Beef

Yorkshire PigSwine (Pigs)YorkshireMost common breed in USOriginated in England, County of YorkArrived in US in 1830Very durable and muscularVery lean meat and low backfatCompletely white or pinkishHampshireOriginated in New York StateCrossbreeding in 1890Second most popular breed in USQuick growth and maturityGreat DispositionSweet meat, marbling, spareribs and shouldersSolid red color DurocOriginated in Wessex, EnglandArrived in US 1825-35Oldest breed in the USHeavily muscled lean meatBlack with white belt/stripe around front legs and belly

Duroc Pigs

Hampshire

Lincoln SheepSheepLincolnOriginated in EnglandCame to US 1890Bred and used for wool productionLong woolCourse and heavyCalm and gentle disposition SuffolkOriginated in SpainSpread throughout world in 1800sKnown for having the finest wool in worldVery hardy and adaptableAve 125-180lbs MerinoMost popular breed in US50% of registrationsMedium quality woolBred mostly for meatEasy lambingGood milk productionStrong big sheepAve. 180-250lbs

Common Farm Animals

Merino Sheep

Suffolk Sheep

Saanen GoatsGoatsSaanen SwissMost popular breed in USLargest of the breed at 30-35 inches tallTop milk producer2-3 gallons a dayHigh protein and butterfat-2-3%NubianOriginated in French AlpsMedium build at 30 inchesKnown for high milk production and quality of milk2 gallons/day3.5% butterfatHigh adaptability and hearty AlpineMix of English/African/IndianMedium build at 30 inches tallAll purpose goat-milk, meat and hideLow volume of milkHigh butterfat at 4-5% butterfat

Alpine Goats

Nubian

Arabian HorseHorsesArabianOriginated in ArabiaCompact body Good at everythingQuick learnersAlert and sensitiveOne less vertebraeMust be 100% bloodlinePaintBrought in by the SpanishSmall sturdy horse built to workIntelligent and nimbleQuick with a natural cow instinctThe cowboys choice

American QuarterOriginated in SpainIndians choiceEasy goingFriendly and intelligentDistinctive coloring

American Quarter Horse

Paint HorsePoultryGeneral Facts:US produces 50B eggs/year 8 Billion chickens are consumed each yearIndiana ranks #1 in commercial duck productiveIn 1960 egg production was 160/chicken/yearIn 2009 average egg production was 360/chicken/year21 days for chicks to hatch28 days for turkeys and ducks to hatch20 weeks till egg laying4lbs of feed=12 eggs1.9lbs of feed=1lb gainedTurkeys are only poultry native to Western Hemisphere45M turkeys eaten in US at Thanksgiving3.7B in Annual turkey sales Meat Chickens or Broilers 4-5lbs

Cornish Cross-4lbsIn 7-8 wks. BroadBreast, legs and thighs

Jersey GiantNot grown commercially.11-13lbs. Dual purpose.

Delaware6.5-8.5lbs. Calm and friendlyLays jumbo eggs.

DorkingTender flesh withMeaty breast and wingsProductive in winter.

Buckeye-developed by a woman.Very active and dual purposeMedium eggs-Ave. 6.5-9lbs.Egg Chickens-Layers (20 wks)

Rhode Island Red-Good dual purpose.High producers-heavy And aggressive.

Leghorn-Best eggLayer (300/yr)Extra-large

Buff Orpington-LargeBrown eggs. Friendly,Docile and hardy.

Black Star-Large brownEggs. Easy to breed andRaise. Hybrid

The Easter ChickenLays various colorsMedium eggs. GoodPets.Turkey

Broad Breasted BronzePopular family raised.Quick grower at 21-29lbs In 20 weeks.

Most common commericallyGrown. Thanksgiving Turkey22-34lbs in 20 wks

Black SpanishPopular showTurkey. Smaller andFancy. 14-23lbsDucksRaised for meat, eggs and down.

Pekin Duck-Popular and quickProcess in 7-8 wks. Large eggs

Muscovy Duck. Do not quackDual purpose

Aylesbury DuckGeneral growing rate andDual purpose.Specialty AnimalsOther poultry grown: Emus, Ostrich, Swans, Pigeons and HawksAquaculture: the raising of fish, shellfish, other aquatic animals and plants under controlled conditions. Alligator-meat and leatherCatfish-foodTrout-food and sportOyster-Pearls and foodShrimp, crab and lobster-foodAlternative animals: Raised mostly for food and peltsRabbits-Meat and furMink-FurLlama and Alpacas-woolRatites-Group of flightless birdsOstrich, emus, rhea, cassowary and kiwiRaised for eggs, leather, feathers, meat and cosmetic oilBison-MeatDeer/Elk-sport and foodWhat are the functions of livestock animals?Livestock converts feed grains and roughages into human food.Roughage: Feed that is bulky. High in fiber and low in energyRuminants=animals that have a stomach that is divided into several compartments.Tylopoda-3 compartment stomachs (camels, llamas, alpacas) Pecora-4 compartment stomachs (cattle, sheep, goats, deer)The food conversion of waste feeds by animals allows products that would otherwise not be useful to humans; to be consumed as healthy, nutritious food. 80% of beef animal feeds are roughages that are waste feeds that cannot be used by humans. 80% of human population gets most of its protein, fats, iron, niacin and some vitamins come from ruminant animals. Food products from ruminants provide about 45% of protein, 32% of fat, 50% of phosphorus and 77% of the calicium found in the diets of people living in the US.All animal products produce 35% of energy, 68% of protein, 78%of calcium, 39% of iron, 42% of vitamin A and 37-98% of various B vitamins needed for human consumption.Clothing--5-10% of market value comes from hidesReal leather is better then synthetic-breathes better, durable and warmerCotton consumption has remained constantPower--Alternative sources. Used in other countriesDigestersBurningMethane gas-Average US farm electrical, cooking and heating needs met by 40 cows.Recreation--Riding, racing, pack animals, Conservation Livestock help to conserve soilSome feeds are soil-conserving cropsNutrients for cropsAnimal manure as fuel source-8-12% of populationStabilize Farm economyIncreases sources of farm incomeProductsmeat, milk, grains, fruits, nutsFunctions continuedBy-productsAny product from the animal carcass, other than meat.Fat by-products (gum and candy)Hooves, horns, bones (gelatin=Jello, marshmallows)Hides (leather, clothing, belts, shoes, purses, furniture, drum heads, sports equipment)In-edible fats (cosmetics, waxes, soap, lubricants)Bones, hooves, horns (Glue, bone china, sandpaper, dice, piano keys, wallpaper, toothbrushes)Hair (Brushes, rug padding, house insulation, upholstery)Ear hair (artist paint brushes)

MedicineInsulinpancreas (diabetes)Cortisoneadrenal glands (arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, allergies, diseases of the connective tissues, gout)Thrombinblood (coagulant)Heparinlungs (prevent blood clotting, heart attacks)Epinephrineadrenal glands (allergies, asthma)Rennetcattle stomach (cheese making, help babies digest milk.Corticotropinpituitary glands (breathing issues, severe allergies, mononucleosis, leukemia)Misc. pieces and partsPerfumes, fertilizers, candles, lanolin, gylcerine

Careers in AgricultureFarming/RanchingOwner/ManagerForemanHerdsmanResearchProductionProcessingMarketingNew equipment and useIndustryFood ProcessingPesticides and HerbicidesFeed ManufacturingDairy ProcessingCareers ContinuedBusinessEducationAgriculture BankingAgriculture Extension SpecialistFarm ManagementVocational Agriculture SpecialistGrading and PackagingCollege InstructorMarketingGovernment AgenciesCommunications ServicesFarm ReportingInspection and regulationMarket ReportingPlant and animal quarantine RadioForeign ServiceTelevisionVeterinaryAgriculture ConsultantFavorite Fast Food?What would be off the menu ifDairy ProductsBeef ProductsPoultry ProductsCrop ProductsTimber Products

Fast Food ContinuedWhat jobs go with a fast food resturaunt?Servers, Managers, Owners, JanitorsDeliveryButchersProcessorsContainersConstructionsLandscapeConcrete/Asphalt

What do you think of agriculture now??