History of Animal Agriculture University of Missouri 密苏里堪萨斯大学动物农业史.pptVIP

History of the Animal Science Industry Early Domestication Humans began domesticating animals more than 10,000 years ago beginning with dogs. Ruminants (cattle, sheep and goats) were the first food animals to be domesticated followed by pigs, possibly to dispose of table scraps and waste products. Horses and cattle were domesticated primarily for transportation and draft work purposes. Early people found animals that form large herds or flocks and eat a wide variety of feeds are easier to domesticate. Early Domestication Domestication involves more than simply taming. Animals are consider