What Are the Basic Science Behind Animal Protection and Culture Flashcards

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Animal Agriculture
Production and use of animals for human consumption.
Animal Rights
Supporters believe animals should not be used for research, agriculture, companions, or entertainment.
Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
Regulates the care and treatment of animals in research facilities, dealers, exhibits, and transportation.
Avian
Bird species
Biotechnology
Use of living organisms to make or modify products. Increases reproduction, clone sheep, increase milk production, etc.
Breed
Animals in same species but differ from others within same species (Dog vs Boxer vs Great Dane)
Breed Character
Physical characteristics that differentiate between breeds (color, size, coat type, etc.)
Domestic Animal
Thrives in environment of close human contact. Bred ovre generations to benefit humans.
Ethology
Study of animal behavior and well-being as related to the environment.
Feral
Domesticated animals that have returned to the wild state. Still genetically the same as domestic relatives.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations
Promotes agricultural development throughout the world.
Generation
Group of animals that are born around the same time.
Generation Interval
Average time between birth of parents and birth of their offspring
Genetics
Science of how characteristics are passed on through generations.
Gregarious
Preference of some species to remain in a group.