Explain the variety and scope of managed animal systems in the United States and around the world including: livestock, aquaculture, companion animals, zoo animals, and exotic animals (Pathway I.A.1)

Animal Identification and Record Keeping

Different types of animal identification systems, such as tattooing and tagging, and how they are used for each unique species.

Poultry

Introduce poultry systems on a local, national and global scale.

Aquaponics

This is the industry of raising animals in water ecosystems.

Livestock

Animals are raised for food, fiber production or work.

Companion Animals

Animals are raised for the purpose of human companionship.

Zoo Animals

Wild animals are brought into captivity for education and entertainment purposes. This also includes the conservation of endangered and threatened species.

Exotic Animals

This includes any unique (including common domestic animals such as the ferret and the fancy rat) animal that is considered an exotic pet.

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