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Ways Animals Serve Society
ANIMALS can contribute far more to societythan food, clothing, and by-products.
Throughout history, animals have aided in theestablishment of cities, beautified the countryside,and added to the joy of recreation. They have alsoserved society in other ways. In this E-unit, explorethe many ways that humans enjoy the benefits ofanimals.
FURTHER EXPLORATION…ONLINE CONNECTION: Uses of Animals Throughout History
Animals have played vital parts in every avenue of human nature. With each century, animals have accel-
erated a change in our society. Whether through the growth of a city skyline, the expansion of the colonies
westward, or even the guidance of a visually impaired person to the grocery store, animals have facilitated
our country’s history. Investigate on line how service animal roles have changed throughout history and how
these roles have affected changes in our society. Explore online resources to discover why these roles
changed and how the animals have adapted to serve society further. Use the Internet to find out more about
how advancements in technology have aligned with the utilization of service animals. This research should
help you decide how technology has helped or limited animals in their assistance of humans.
FIGURE 2. Vegetation growth in grazing areas prevents soil and water
erosion. (Courtesy, Agricultural Research Service, USDA)
The benefits of animals can have a great impact on the U.S. economy. Livestock help bring
stability to farm businesses. Raising livestock makes good use of the resources already available
to farmers—land, labor, capital, and managerial ability—and can increase farm income. Includ-
ing livestock in a farm business helps spread risks over more enterprises. Also, both labor and
income are distributed more evenly throughout the year.
Summary:
� Besides providing food and clothing, animals help people in many areas of today’ssociety. Companionship, pleasure, service, conservation, and stabilization of theeconomy are but a few of the contributions animals make that help our societyfunction. Throughout our history, animals have been used to till the soil, aid intransportation, and build structures. The role of animals might have changed, butthey still greatly affect our society.
Checking Your Knowledge:
� 1. What term is given to an animal that helps a person enjoy life?
2. What characterizes a service animal?
3. What percentage of the nutrient value is excreted in the manure when cropsare fed to livestock?
4. Raising livestock makes good use of what four resources already available tofarmers?
Expanding Your Knowledge:
� Do animals enhance your life in ways other than the food you eat or the clothes youwear? Look at ways animals assist people in your community, your school, or even yourcity government. How do animals help? Why are they needed? Can they be replaced bytechnology? Why or why not? Write a one-page response to these questions.
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