Introduction to Animal Science

by Deanne Pawlisch

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Aurora University
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Biology
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  1. Front Matter
  2. TitlePage
  3. InfoPage
  4. Table of Contents
  5. Acknowledgements
  6. Licensing
  7. 1: Introduction to Animal Science
  8. 1.1: Let's Begin
  9. 2: A Brief History of Animal Science
  10. 2.1: Animal Domestication Timeline
  11. 2.2: Domestication Discussion
  12. 2.3: The Classical and Medieval Eras--Laying Intellectual Foundations
  13. 2.4: The Agricultural Revolution--A Paradigm Shift
  14. 2.5: The Development of Animal Science as a Discipline
  15. 2.6: The History of Animal Agriculture in the United States
  16. 2.7: The 19th and Early 20th Centuries--Key Developments
  17. 2.8: Mid to Late 20th Century--Specialization and Technological Advancements
  18. 2.9: The Diverse Contributions of Animals to Society
  19. 2.10: 21st Century--Sustainability, Precision Agriculture, and One Health
  20. 2.11: Summary and Flashcards
  21. 3: A Global Perspective
  22. 3.1: The Fundamental Role of Animals in Global Food Systems
  23. 3.2: The Impact of Animals in Your Life--A Personal Inventory
  24. 3.3: Non-Food Uses of Animals--A Broader Perspective
  25. 3.4: Animals and Religion
  26. 3.5: Animals in Health Research and Conservation
  27. 3.6: The Value of Animals Discussion
  28. 3.7: Global Trends in Livestock Production
  29. 3.8: Animal Relationships Activity
  30. 3.9: Summary and Flashcards
  31. 4: Agricultural Systems
  32. 4.1: Introduction
  33. 4.2: Adaptation
  34. 4.3: Environmental Stressors
  35. 4.4: Animal Adaptations Activity
  36. 4.5: Agricultural Development
  37. 4.6: Livestock and Crop Production Types
  38. 4.7: Contrasting Developed and Developing Countries
  39. 4.8: Agricultural Systems Review and Case Studies
  40. 4.9: A Livestock Industry Overview
  41. 4.10: The Global Significance of Milk and Dairy Products
  42. 4.11: Eggs as a Global Food Resource
  43. 4.12: Fishing and Aquaculture
  44. 4.13: End of the Line
  45. 4.14: Outlaw Ocean
  46. 4.15: Aquaculture and Fishing Role-Playing Activity
  47. 4.16: A Growing World and the Challenges of Food Production
  48. 4.17: The 2050 Food Crisis
  49. 4.18: 2050 Food Debate
  50. 4.19: Summary and Flashcards
  51. 5: Introduction to Nutrition
  52. 5.1: Nutrient Requirements and Evaluation
  53. 5.2: Water
  54. 5.3: Water Crisis Discussion
  55. 5.4: Carbohydrates
  56. 5.5: Proteins and Amino Acids
  57. 5.6: Fats (Lipids)
  58. 5.7: Vitamins
  59. 5.8: Macrominerals
  60. 5.9: Microminerals
  61. 5.10: Animal Nutritional Needs--A Ranking Activity
  62. 5.11: Feed Evaluation Procedures
  63. 5.12: Feeding Trials
  64. 5.13: Digestion Trials
  65. 5.14: Metabolism Trials
  66. 5.15: Summary and Flashcards
  67. 6: Digestive Systems
  68. 6.1: Dietary Categories
  69. 6.2: Steps of Digestion
  70. 6.3: Digestive System Classification
  71. 6.4: Understanding Different Digestive Systems Activity
  72. 6.5: Monogastric (Nonruminant) Simple Stomach
  73. 6.6: Monogastric Herbivores (Hindgut Fermenters)
  74. 6.7: Ruminant (Complex Stomach)
  75. 6.8: The Fermentation Process--A Symbiotic Partnership
  76. 6.9: The Large Intestine Across Species
  77. 6.10: Digestive Detective Activity
  78. 6.11: Summary and Flashcards
  79. 6.12: Digestive Systems Study Guide
  80. 7: Animal Breeding and Genetics
  81. 7.1: Fundamentals of Genetics
  82. 7.2: DNA Replication and Gene Expression
  83. 7.3: Principles of Inheritance
  84. 7.4: Cell Division and Sex Determination
  85. 7.5: Gene Expression Patterns
  86. 7.6: Population Genetics and Genetic Variation
  87. 7.7: Quantitative Genetics and Heritability
  88. 7.8: Mating Systems
  89. 7.9: Genetic Improvement Tools
  90. 7.10: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  91. 7.11: CSI- Cow Scene Investigation — A Genetics Detective Game
  92. 7.12: Summary and Flashcards
  93. 8: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  94. 8.1: Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  95. 8.2: The Biotechnology Industry in the United States
  96. 8.3: Foundations of Recombinant DNA Technology
  97. 8.4: Restriction Enzymes
  98. 8.5: Plasmids and Vectors
  99. 8.6: DNA Ligase
  100. 8.7: Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  101. 8.8: Gene Cloning and DNA Manipulation
  102. 8.9: Gene Mapping – Understanding Genome Organization
  103. 8.10: Creating Transgenic Organisms
  104. 8.11: Gene Modification Approaches
  105. 8.12: Animal Pharm – Food for Thought
  106. 8.13: Crop Production Applications
  107. 8.14: Livestock Production Applications
  108. 8.15: Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering in Food Animals Activity
  109. 8.16: Cloning Whole Organisms
  110. 8.17: Biomedical Applications
  111. 8.18: Summary and Flashcards
  112. 9: Animal Welfare and Rights
  113. 9.1: Animal Well-Being Frameworks
  114. 9.2: Let's Compare Welfare Activity
  115. 9.3: Philosophical Perspectives on Animal Use
  116. 9.4: Comparing Perspectives
  117. 9.5: Influential Figures in Animal Ethics
  118. 9.6: The Three Rs and Animal Research
  119. 9.7: IACUC in Practice – The 3 Rs Challenge
  120. 9.8: Significant U.S. Legislation on Animal Welfare and Rights
  121. 9.9: Current Challenges and Controversies
  122. 9.10: Animal Welfare and Rights Study Guide
  123. 9.11: Summary and Flashcards
  124. 10: Animal Behavior, Handling, and Health
  125. 10.1: Introduction
  126. 10.2: Foundations of Animal Behavior
  127. 10.3: Behavior and Livestock Handling
  128. 10.4: Dr. Temple Grandin
  129. 10.5: Behavior, Stress, and Animal Health
  130. 10.6: Understanding Animal Disease
  131. 10.7: Disease Diagnosis and Prevention
  132. 10.8: Herd Health Management
  133. 10.9: Comprehensive Health Management
  134. 10.10: Summary and Flashcards
  135. 10.11: Virtual Field Trip
  136. 11: Sustainable Agriculture
  137. 11.1: The Sytems Philosophy
  138. 11.2: The Role of Animals in Sustainable Systems
  139. 11.3: Comparing Farming Systems
  140. 11.4: Challenges and the Path Forward
  141. 11.5: Kiss the Ground
  142. 11.6: Summary and Flashcards
  143. 11.7: Capstone Project Instructions
  144. 11.8: Part 1 -- The Farm Feasibility Study
  145. 11.9: Part 2 -- Environmental SWOT and Site Engineering
  146. 11.10: Part 3 -- Integrated Livestock Welfare
  147. 11.11: Part 4 -- The Pitch Presentation
  148. 11.12: Reflection Paper
  149. Back Matter
  150. Index
  151. Glossary
  152. Detailed Licensing
  153. Detailed Licensing