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Animal science is described as "studying the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind" (http://www.reading.ac.uk/Study/Departments/ug-AnimalScience.asp). Historically the animals studied were farm animals but courses available now look at a far broader area to include companion animals for example dogs, cats, horses and captive animals. At the University of Reading, for example the study of animal science is concerned with the scientific understanding of how animals work: from the physiology and biochemistry of tissues and major organ systems down to the structure and function of biomolecules and cells. Where particular emphasis is given to the study of growth, reproduction, nutrition and lactation of farm and companion animals and how these processes may be optimised to improve animal productivity, health and welfare. Degrees in Animal Science are offered at a number of Universities for a complete list visit the UCAS website .
Animal science increasingly deals with the interaction of animals and the environment. A recent UN report indicates livestock generate more greenhouse gases on a global scale than the entire transportation sector. A senior UN official and co-author of the report Henning Steinfeld said "Livestock are one of the most significant contributors to today's most serious environmental problems.". President of the National Academy of Sciences Ralph Cicerone (an atmospheric scientist), has indicated the contribution of methane by livestock flatulence and eructation to global warming is a “serious topic.” Cicerone states “Methane is the second-most-important greenhouse gas in the atmosphere now. The population of beef cattle and dairy cattle has grown so much that methane from cows now is big. This is not a trivial issue.". Approximately 5% of the methane is released via the flatus, whereas the other 95% is released via eructation. Vaccines are under development to reduce the amount introduced through eructation.
Related Links
- Block & Bridle
- Animal Husbandry
External links
- "Penn State University, Department of Dairy & Animal Science
- "Kansas State Department of Animal Sciences and Industry"
- "Animal Science Papers and Reports"
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Animal Science News December 2008 One of our students was named the Big 12 Diver of the Week. Courtney Jolly is a senior in Animal Science. Here's the news release:
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Animal science students win travel awards June 4, 2008 4:00 PM Not one but two University of Manitoba students have been named winners of the highly coveted International Stockmen ...
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Corri Rekow, President's Senior Class Ambassadors (PSCA) gift committee chairwoman from Lakeview, Oregon presented the University of Wyoming 2006 Senior Class Gift with Lindsey ...
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS . Please check back regularly for updated news and announcements from the department of animal science. To suggest a news item, please email us at animal ...
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Career Opportunities of the Animal Science Department ... The Animal Nutrition Center is located near the Poultry Center on Stenner Creek Road to take advantage of cost ...
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The Enterprises of the Animal Science Department ... Animal Science Department. California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo, Ca 93407
Newsletter - Animal Science Department - Cal Poly
In a bid to understand how human language came about, scientists are studying animals that, like us, use sound to communicate.
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Animal world's communication kings
Contents:L Tribute to R. B. “Dick” Warren, A Study in True Grit From the Department Head’s Desk Department of Animal Science Loses a Good Friend
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Dairy and Animal Science News Penn State DAS Students Meet US Secretary of Agriculture Beef production class visits Washington, D.C. and meets leaders in government and ...
Mia Farrow's daughter dies at 35
Lark Previn, the Vietnamese-born adopted daughter of actress Mia Farrow and conductor André Previn, has died in New York at the age of 35 after a lengthy illness.
