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Value of Animals to Humanity
Chapter 2
FOOD USESValue of Animals to Humanity
Nutrients
The nutrients provided by meat are important for human survival.
Protein and energy are quantitative (in plenty) & qualitative (quality) and hold lots of vitamins and minerals.
Annual per capita
Per capita- per unit of population, by or for each person
Ranges: 300 lbs of meat (affluent countries) to very little (poor countries)
Meat production rises 2% each year
Meat Production Animal Order
Pig – 38%Chicken – 28%Beef- 23% Together equaling- 89%
Others (11%) include in order: Sheep, duck, turkey, goat, rabbit, equine, etc
EDIBLE SLAUGHTER BY-PRODUCTSValue of Animals to Humanity
By-Products
The substances and products of value remaining after the products of
greatest value have been removed
In Developed Countries
Considered specialty foods and are called Variety Meats
Most widely used: Liver, edible fat, blood, hides, and bones
Brain & Spinal cords are rarely used now due to Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE)
Milk & Milk Products
Milk provides much needed protein, energy, minerals, and vitamins
Per capita ranges from 500lbs to none (worldwide)
Increases 2% each year
Amount of Milk By Species
Cattle- 83.3%Buffalo- 12.9%Goats- 2.2%Sheep-1.4%Camel- .2%
Dairying Impact
Dairying has been promoted in developing countries for several decodes by several major international agencies
WHY?
+ Provides year-long employment+ Year-long income+ Efficient in turning animal feed into people feed+ Improved nutrition
Miscellaneous Food Uses
World production of honey is estimated by the FAO at just over 1.5 million MT (metric tons) per year
Blood though vein puncture
Tibetan nomads and African tribes may use fat from tail of fat-tailed sheep
Hides and Skins
NONFOOD USES OF AGRICULTURAL ANIMALS
Value of Animals to Humanity
Social Context
Exploring contribution in greater detail and gives us all the opportunity to have an enhanced appreciation for human dependence on domestic animals.
Do not need to write this down. Just purpose of this section
Body Coverings
1. Wool- sheep, goats (mohair & cashmere), and alpacasMany sources! Why?
Renewable Resources2. Feathers- for pillows, bedding, clothing, jewelry,
adornments on clothing, fishing lures, and protein supplements
3. Silk – silk worms
Body Waste
Compost
Cooking Fuel
Heating Fuel
Construction
Wound healing
Urine
Enhance soil fertility in many parts of the world
Some systems of leathering making use urine
In Asia, cow urine is sprinkled on the dirt floor to control dust and pests
Rinse hair in medicinal and religious ceremonies
Storage of Capital and Food
Where banks are nonexistent
Cultural Uses
1. Exhibitions and Spectator Sports
2. Companionship and Services
3. Social Structure
INCOMEValue of Animals to Humanity
Developed Countries
Specialized animal income is nearly ½ of total agriculture income
Developing Countries
Animals are a major sources of income, extra income from animals are used to buy improved seed & fertilizer which improves family’s standard of living.
Economy is stimulated through increases availability, demand of jobs, & products.
CONSERVATIONValue of Animals in Humanity
How does it compliment Conservation Practices?
Controlling pests
Adding manure to land
Alley-cropping systems