Small Animal Management Industry Notes.pptx

Presentation about the importance of the small animal industry

1. THE SMALL ANIMAL CARE INDUSTRY TODAY and its Importance

2. Small animal benefits to society 1. C ompanion animals/pets 2. L ab experi ments/research 3. S ervice animals 4. exhibition 5. jobs/careers 6. B y-products-fur &medicines

3. Dogs vs. Cats!

4. There are about __7_ million more cats than dogs. The average cat owner has _2__ cats. But there are more households having __dogs_ than ___cats__ .

5. OWNERSHIP RANKINGS 1- dog 2- cat 3- fish 4- bird 5- r abbit

6. The Economic impact of the small animal care and management industry Pet ownership is at an all time high with 60% of all American families include at least one companion animal.

7. The Eco. Impact There are around 10,500 -11,000 retail pet stores, they produce __$21_ billion in sales.

8. The Eco. Impact Veterinary expenses exceed _$42__ billion for total pet care in the US in 2015. Biomedical research supported by _$15___ billion in taxes and charity. It used 65-100 million small animals.

9. The Eco. Impact Americans spend __$60__ billion per year on pets.

10. The Eco. Impact Pet food manufacturers produce __$31__ billion in sales.

11. The Scientific Impact _6_ million small animals were used in educational facilities for dissection.

12. The Scientific Impact 4_ million small animals were used for the LD50 test.

13. LD50 Test LD=Lethal Dose The basic idea of the test is to take healthy animals and force feed them enough poison to kill (usually slowly) Toxicity tests examine what happens when a chemical is absorbed into the body, usually via the mouth, but sometimes also through the skin or the lungs. The aim is to find out if the substance has toxic effects. The Scientific Impact

14. The Scientific Impact Source for testing and developing new drugs and vaccines. Hepatitis, diptheria, tetanus, polio vaccines were all developed through animal research.

15. Other Impacts ___rabbits____ are raised not only for pets, but for clothing, and research purposes.

16. Other Impacts Children learn responsibility and _social____ skills

17. Other Impacts _dogs___ as watch, police, and seeing eye dogs. Fur, wool, coats, hats, gloves. Elderly benefit an improved quality of life.

18. Other Impacts Pet _therapy_____ with patients-relieves depression & improves vital signs Entertainment-circus, zoos, TV/movies

19. Prepare for an assignment!!!