FARM ANIMALS

          The civilization of human being started with making houses and colonies. Then they thought of keeping some animals in order to fulfill their basic needs. This gave rise to animal husbandry and human beings started keeping animals which were beneficial in terms of meat, milk, transportation, companionship and other benefits. This is the reason behind the huge farm animals list. Animals play very important roles in our lives. Animals are pets, they are raised as food and they provide products important to everyday life.

PRODUCTS FROM ANIMALS

         Animals play very important roles in our lives. Animals are pets, they are raised as food and they provide products important to everyday life. You may not realize how many things come from animals.

Pigs: Pork is the most widely consumed meat in the world. Also mportant parts of products such as water filters, insulation, rubber, antifreeze, certain plastics, floor waxes, crayons, chalk, adhesives and fertilizer (USDA, 2012). Lard is fat from pig abdomens and is used in shaving creams, soaps, make-up, baked goods and other foods.

Cattle: There are various by-products that come from all types of cattle. Tallow is fat from cattle, and it is used in wax paper, crayons, margarine, paints, rubber, lubricants, candles, soaps, lipsticks, shaving creams and other cosmetics. Also, it includes milk, cheese, yogurt, butter and ice cream.

Poultry: Meat from chickens can come in many different forms such as BBQ, wings, nuggets, boneless, roasted or fried, just to name a few. Chickens also produce eggs which serve as a source of protein and are used in baking. 

Fish and seafood: The oceans, lakes, rivers and streams of the world provide us with different types of nutritious foods. Fish serve as a source of protein. Fish eggs, called caviar, are also used as food and are considered a delicacy. Fish oils are a by-product of fish and are said to improve mental health, decrease the risk of cancer and increase heart health. Seafood can also include products such as shrimp, squid, mussels, clams and crab. 

Horses: They are often ridden for fun or by farmers who are using them to herd animals. But there are other uses for horses that you may never have realized. And meat from horses is also consumed in many countries around the world. 

TYPES OF FARM ANIMALS

          Different farm animals serve different purposes. They can be segregated into dairy animals, poultry animals, meat producing animals, and animals used for transportation. Dairy animals include cow, buffalo, goat, etc. They can be found in almost all parts of the world. Poultry animals are the chicken, turkey, ducks, etc. Poultry animals are always high in demand because of their tasty meat products which are also known for their various health benefits. Some farm animals like horse, donkey, yak, llama are used for transportation. 

          Apart from this, farm animals like dogs and cats make a great companion. Dog is best known for being faithful, loving and sincere towards their master. They can be trained easily and trusted. 

          Different farm animals fulfill different purpose; hence the list will help you to understand which animals are used for what purpose.

FARM ANIMALS      PURPOSE

Alpaca                        milk, transportation, fiber, meat
Buffalo                        muscle, meat, milk
Banteng                      meat, milk, muscle
Cow                            meat, milk, leather, muscle, soil fertilization
Cat                             eating mice, meat, companionship
Chicken                      meat, eggs and feathers
Common Carp            meat
Camel                         meat, dairy, transportation, leather
Donkey                       transportation, muscle, meat
Dog                             hunting, shepherding, herding, companionship, meat
Duck                           eggs, meat
Emu                            meat, feathers
Goat                            milk, meat
Gayal                          meat
Guinea pig                  meat, companionship
Goose                         feathers, meat, eggs
Horse                          transport
Honey                         bee honey, wax, pollination
Llama                          transportation, muscle, meat
Pig                               meat, leather, companionship
Pigeon                         meat
Rhea                           meat, eggs, oil
Rabbit                         meat, fur
Sheep                         wool, meat, milk, leather, vellum
Silkworm                     silk
Turkey                        feathers, meat
Yak                             milk, muscle, meat, wool
Zebu                           meat, milk, leather, muscle, soil fertilization

FAMILY NAME

aquiline - eagle
assinine - donkey
cancrine - crab
canine - dog
cervine - deer
corvine - crow
equine - horse
elapine - snake
elaphine - deer
feline - cat
hircine - goat
leonine - lion
leporine - rabbit, hare
lupine - wolf
murine - rodent
pavonine - peacock
piscine - fish
porcine - pig
rusine - deer
serpentine - snake
ursine - bear
vulpine - fox
Cattle - Bovine.
Sheep - Ovine.
Goats - Caprine.
Camels - Cameline.
Horses, Donkeys and Mules - Equine.
Dogs & Cats - Filine.

Read more
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/farm-animals-list.html
http://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/
http://www.ciwf.org.uk/farm-animals/

ACTIVITIES

Part I:

What is the animal family?

Sheep: ____________             Horse: _____________
Pig: _______________             Goat: ______________
Crow: _____________            Cattle: _____________

Part II:

Write around the animal his correct name

Part III:

Complete the empty slot: 

Chicken’s production is named: ______________
____________ production is named: Pisciculture
Sheep’s production is named: ________________
____________ production is named: Bovine

Part IV:

Write animals derivatives:

Pig:____________________________________
Cow: ___________________________________
Sheep: _________________________________
Horse: _________________________________