Animal Science Framework Presentation

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Animal Science Framework Presentation

• Mr. Sullivan

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The five Major Types of Livestock in the United
States

• Poultry chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, game
  birds, and squab (pigeons)
• Swine pigs
• Bovine cattle
• Ovine sheep
• Equine horses
• (Goats)

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The Major Geographical Regions of Production

• Chicken production is divided into two sections
  Broiler and Egg
• Broiler production is led by Georgia, Alabama,
  and Us (Arkansas)

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Geographical Regions of Production (continued)

• Turkeys are scattered out from the Pacific
  region, across the western part of the North
  Central Region, and in the South Atlantic Region

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Geographical Regions of Production (continued)

• Swine pork production is predominant in the
  states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and
  Nebraska

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Geographical Regions of Production (continued)

• Bovine the most production comes from the
  southern and western states

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Geographical Regions of Production (continued)

• Ovine the leading states in production are
  Texas, California, Wyoming, Colorado, South
  Dakota, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Oregon

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Geographical Regions of Production (continued)

• Equine horses are everywhere however, there are
  not as many now as before 1929.

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The Importance of Livestock to the United States
Economy

• The average person in the United States consumes
  48 pounds of beef, 29 pounds of pork, and 24
  pounds of poultry each year.
• We consume more meat than any other nation.

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Products Obtained from Livestock

• Food/ Drink
• Clothing
• Tools/ Equipment

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Career Opportunities in Animal Science

• Laboratory technical support
• Animal caretakers
• Research scientists
• Genetics and Animal Breeding
• Population genetics
• Molecular genetics
• Genetic engineering
• Reproductive management
• Endocrinology
• CloningEmbryo technology
• Nutrition
• Feeding programs
• Nutrition/reproduction interactions
• Nutrition/health/immunity interactions
• Food Science
• Product development
• Food processing
• Fermentation

• Extension
• Agriculture agents
• 4-H agents
• Teaching (high school, junior college or
  university)
• Feed/slaughter inspection Private consulting
• http//www.ansi.okstate.edu/information/jobs.htm
• Student Assignment choose one of the careers
  listed on this screen or web site and research
  the education required for the position, the
  duties (responsibilities) involved with the
  position, and average salary of someone in that
  career.

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FFA Activities and Programs of Interest to
Students Involved in Animal Science

• Judging
• Showing
• 4H
• Rodeo