ANFS100 Lecture 1: ANFS100 Lecture : ANFS

• School: University of Delaware
• Department: Animal and Food Sciences
• Course: ANFS100
• Professor: Griffiths Lesa

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Thursday august 31, 2017/ tuesday september 5, 2017/ thursday september 7, 2017. Describe the place of the pet species in the lives of the. Discuss the types of pets in the united states. Give a historical perspective to the keeping of pets. Discuss the geographic differences in pet ownership. Compare the roles of breeds and breeding programs in pet and livestock species. Describe the rudiments of reproductive management in the dog and cat. Explain the nutritional information found on a container or bag of pet food. Cite the trends shaping the ownership of pets in the united states. Companion animals- our relationships with companion animals contribute to our physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Pets and companion species in the us: Timely statistics on pet species are difficult to obtain- based off of purchases and veterinary care stats. Pet industries- generates approximately billion (2011) from pet food, supplies, veterinary care, live animal purchases, grooming, boarding and pet sitting.