Agricultural Science – Livestock

Agricultural Science, JSS 2, Week 6

Topic: Livestock

Content

Meaning of Livestock

Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber and labor.

The enclosure of livestock in pastures and barns is a relatively new development in the history of agriculture

Importance of Livestock

Livestock are generally raised for profit.
Raising animals (animal husbandry) is a component of modern agriculture. It has been practiced in many cultures since the transition to farming from hunter-gather lifestyles
The meat help with the production of a useful form of dietary protein ad energy
Mammalian livestock can be used as a source of milk, which can in turn easily be processed into other dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream etc.
Livestock produce a range of fiber/textiles. For example, sheep and goats produce wool and mohair; cows, deer, and sheep skins can be made into leather; and bones, hooves and horns of livestock can be used.
Manure can be spread on fields to increase crop yields. It serves as fertilizers for the growth of other crops is . The blood and bone of animals are also used as fertilizers
Animals such as horses, donkey, and yaks can be used for mechanical energy. Prior to steam power, livestock were the only available source of non-human labor. They are still used for this purpose in many places of the world, including ploughing fields, transporting goods, and military function
The grazing of livestock is sometimes used as a way to control weeds and undergrowth. Thereby serves as a means for land management

Agricultural Science, JSS 2, Week 6

Topic: Livestock

Content

Meaning of Livestock

Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber and labor.

The enclosure of livestock in pastures and barns is a relatively new development in the history of agriculture

Importance of Livestock

Livestock are generally raised for profit.
Raising animals (animal husbandry) is a component of modern agriculture. It has been practiced in many cultures since the transition to farming from hunter-gather lifestyles
The meat help with the production of a useful form of dietary protein ad energy
Mammalian livestock can be used as a source of milk, which can in turn easily be processed into other dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream etc.
Livestock produce a range of fiber/textiles. For example, sheep and goats produce wool and mohair; cows, deer, and sheep skins can be made into leather; and bones, hooves and horns of livestock can be used.
Manure can be spread on fields to increase crop yields. It serves as fertilizers for the growth of other crops is . The blood and bone of animals are also used as fertilizers
Animals such as horses, donkey, and yaks can be used for mechanical energy. Prior to steam power, livestock were the only available source of non-human labor. They are still used for this purpose in many places of the world, including ploughing fields, transporting goods, and military function
The grazing of livestock is sometimes used as a way to control weeds and undergrowth. Thereby serves as a means for land management

Agricultural Science, JSS 2, Week 6

Topic: Livestock

Content

Meaning of Livestock

Livestock

Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber and labor.

The enclosure of livestock in pastures and barns is a relatively new development in the history of agriculture

Importance of Livestock

Livestock are generally raised for profit.
Raising animals (animal husbandry) is a component of modern agriculture. It has been practiced in many cultures since the transition to farming from hunter-gather lifestyles
The meat help with the production of a useful form of dietary protein ad energy
Mammalian livestock can be used as a source of milk, which can in turn easily be processed into other dairy products, such as yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream etc.
Livestock produce a range of fiber/textiles. For example, sheep and goats produce wool and mohair; cows, deer, and sheep skins can be made into leather; and bones, hooves and horns of livestock can be used.
Manure can be spread on fields to increase crop yields. It serves as fertilizers for the growth of other crops is . The blood and bone of animals are also used as fertilizers
Animals such as horses, donkey, and yaks can be used for mechanical energy. Prior to steam power, livestock were the only available source of non-human labor. They are still used for this purpose in many places of the world, including ploughing fields, transporting goods, and military function
The grazing of livestock is sometimes used as a way to control weeds and undergrowth. Thereby serves as a means for land management