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: _________________________________
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