Module 1 - Intro to Animal Sciences Review Flashcards
Define Animal Sciences
Identify and describe the animal species Animal Sciences focuses on
Which species are considered livestock? What makes them livestock?
What are some of the disciplines (areas of study) within Animal Sciences?
What types of problems do they try to solve, or questions do they try to answer?
Discuss the role of Animal Sciences and the animal industries play in human lives and society - historically, currently, and in the future.
Does (or can) animal source foods have a role in balanced diet? Why or why not?
List animal sourced foods.
How might demand for ASF change over time?
List edible and non-edible by-products of animals.
What is childhood stunting and why is it a concern, even to individuals not directly impacted by stunting and/or countries when it is not a large issue?
Where is childhood stunting most likely to occur globally?
African and Asian countries
Why do these areas generally have more issues related to childhood stunting and hunger than other parts of the world?
How is childhood stunting and Animal Sciences related?
How is land use and ASF related?