Functions Of Animals Flashcards
benefit all of society.
livestock
FUNCTIONS OF ANIMALS:
- Converting feed into food
- Clothing
- Power
- Recreation
- Conservation
- Stabilize farm economy
- Concentrate bulky feeds
- By-products
convert feed grains and roughages into food for human consumption.
Livestock
animals such as swine and poultry are fed large amounts of grain because they cannot use much roughage in their diet.
NONRUMINANT
are animals that have a stomach that is divided into several compartments. are important because they have the ability to
convert large quantities of materials that cannot be used directly for human food into
human food
RUMINANT
Livestock provide fiber and skins
for the production of?
CLOTHING
Most synthetic fibers are ? and its price has risen dramatically in recent years
oil-based
is used for shoes, belts, gloves, and clothing, as well as for other products used by humans.
Leather
What provided much of the power used by the human race historically?
Animals
What is the current status of animal power usage in the United States?
Very little animal power is now used
is a major source of recreation for many people today.
Horseback riding
is also a popular sport. ( recreation )
Racing
Livestock shows and fairs provide recreation for many people, both as
exhibitors and spectators
help to conserve soil and soil fertility.
Livestock
The grasses and legumes that are used for livestock feed are?
soil-conserving crops
They form protective covers on the land and help to prevent
wind and water erosion.
The grasses and legumes
are removed from the soil by the crops being grown.
Nutrients
When these crops are fed to livestock, about ( what percentage ) of the nutrient value is excreted in the manure.
80 percent
- can also be used as a fuel source
- can be used as a raw material in methane gas digesters
- It could fuel the electricity, cooking, and heating needs of an average farm
Animal manure
is burned as a fuel for cooking and to heat homes
dried animal manure
Animal manure can be used as a raw material in?
methane gas digesters
can be used as a raw material in methane gas digesters
Animal manure
It could fuel the electricity, cooking, and heating needs of an average farm
ANIMAL MANURE
has increased worldwide as a
result of the energy crisis brought about by higher oil prices
methane gas converters
help bring stability to the farm business
Livestock
How does raising livestock benefit farmers?
Raising livestock uses resources like land, labor, capital, and management skills that farmers already have, and it can increase their income.
Why is it beneficial to include livestock in a farm business?
Including livestock in a farm business is beneficial because it reduces risk. If one part of the farm (like crops) has problems, the livestock can still provide income and keep the farm business stable.
Is not dependent on only one or two sources of income.
farmer
What happens when labor and income are spread evenly throughout the year?
It means people work and earn money at a steady rate every month, instead of having busy and slow periods.
It costs a lot of money to transport?
bulky feeds
Livestock converts bulky
feeds into a more?
concentrated form
This reduces transportation costs to market, a great advantage for farms that produce large amounts
of bulky feeds.
Concentrated feeds
Any product from the animal carcass, other than meat, is
called a?
by-product
Edible by-products that
come from animals
include variety meats
such as?
brains, tongue,
kidneys, and heart.
- which comes from the fat
in the animal carcass - is used in the manufacture
of candy and gum.
OLEO STEARINE
- produce gelatin
- which is used in the production of gelatin desserts, marshmallows, canned meats, and ice cream.
HOOVES, HORNS, BONES, AND HIDES
- used in the manufacture of leather goods
- are the most important of the inedible by-products that come from animals.
HIDES
are used in the production of cosmetics, waxes, soap, lubricants, and printing ink.
INEDIBLE FATS
are also used in the
production of glue, buttons,
bone china, camera film,
sandpaper, dice, piano keys,
wallpaper, and
toothbrushes.
BONES, HORNS, AND HOOVES
- is used in making brushes,
rug padding, house
insulation, and upholstering
materials for furniture. - Artists’ paintbrushes are
made from the fi ne hair
found in the ears of animals.
HAIR FROM ANIMAL HIDES
DRUGS THAT ARE MADE FROM ANIMAL PRODUCTS THAT USED BY HUMANS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES:
- INSULIN
- CORTISONE
- THROMBIN
- HEPARIN
- EPINEPHRINE
- RENNET
- CORTICOTROPIN
is extracted from the pancreas of animals and is used in the treatment of diabetes.
INSULIN
- comes from the adrenal glands
- is used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, some allergies, diseases of the connective tissues, and gout.
CORTISONE
- comes from the blood of animals
- is a coagulant used in surgery to help make blood clot.
- used in skin-graft operations and for the treatment of ulcers
THROMBIN
- comes from the lungs
- is used to prevent blood clotting during operations.
- helps prevent heart attacks.
HEPARIN
- comes from the adrenal glands.
- It is used for the treatment of
some kinds of allergies - help relieve the symptoms of hay fever and asthma.
EPINEPHRINE
- comes from the stomachs of
cattle - is used in cheese making.
- helps babies digest milk.
RENNET
- comes from the pituitary glands in the brain.
- It is used for the treatment of
some breathing problems, severe allergies, mononucleosis, and leukemia.
CORTICOTROPIN (ACTH)
