1. Why was the domestication of livestock important to the development of civilization?
2. Why did the raising of large cattle herds develop in the Great Plains states
whereas the finishing of cattle developed in the North Central states?
3. From what two wild stocks of swine were the American breeds of swine
developed?
4. What was the main use of sheep by the early colonists in the United States?
S. Describe the major differences between sheep and goats.
6. What was the main use of the horses brought to the United States by the
early colonists?
7. What changes have taken place in the poultry enterprise from colonial times
to the present?
8. Name and briefly describe the eight functions of animals in our society.
9. How important economically is the livestock industry as compared to the
total farm industry in the United States?
10. Briefly explain the trends in consumption of livestock products per person in
the United States from 1983 to 2003.
11. What was the trend in consumption of wool in the United States from 1980
to 2002?
12. Briefly explain current trends in animal agriculture,
13. Briefly explain the issue of animal rights.
14. Why are animal by-products important to human society?