Ways Animals Provide Food for People l Meat Animal raised especially for its meat
l Dairy Cattle cattle especially grown to produce milk
l Eggs – – l Primarily from chickens Ducks and guineas are other animals that produce eggs Wild Animals – – Animals that live in the wild; livestock not included Wildlife that is hunted for food or other uses is known as game
Ways Animals Provide Clothing for People l By-Product – l A product made from the parts of the animal that are not used for food The use of synthetic fibers has increased causing the demand for animal fibers to decrease
Mink l l l Commonly used for fur Semi-aquatic mammal with partially webbed feet Member of weasel family
Ways Animals Help People l Companionship & Pleasure – – – Provide benefits that help people enjoy life Some animals used for sporting events Horseback riding is a major source of recreation and pleasure
l Service Animals – – Assist people in work and living Use in many ways and may be given special training
l Conservation – – l Livestock help conserve soil & soil fertility Crops are fed to livestock & approximately 80% of nutrients are excreted in manure-which can then be put back on soils to decrease loss of soil fertility Stabilize Farm Economy – – – Raising livestock helps to make use of resources that are already available Can help to increase farming income Helps to spread risks involved in farming over areas of more enterprise