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Exercise II. Say if the sentences are true or false.
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1. Animals were domesticated only for labour.
2. Cattle are omnivorous.
3. Swine are divided into the following types: lard type and bacon type.
4. Horses are fed by-products of the farm.
5. Poultry provide eggs, meat, feather, down.
Exercise III. Answer the questions.
1. What farm animals do you know?
2. What purposes were animals domesticated for?
3. Swine are the most important meat animals, aren’t they?
4. Where did sheep come from?
5. What types are horses divided into?
Exercise IV. Topics for discussion.
1. Animal contribution to human needs.
2. Animal husbandry is the most developed branch of agriculture in Belarus.
Exercise V. Read the text below. Suggest your title to the text. Make a list of animals mentioned in it.
Humans have tried to domesticate many animals, but they succeeded with very few. Dozens of kinds have been tamed and kept as pets or raised in zoos, but few have actually been domesticated. Many people keep unusual or exotic animals as pets, including pythons, tarantulas, and tropical birds. In the early 1990s the Vietnamese potbellied pig became a popular, though expensive, pet. This pig, in contrast to wild animals, can be readily domesticated. In some places, however, it is illegal to keep what are considered farm animals or animals that can be considered dangerous to the public. Unsuccessful attempts at domestication have been made with the bison, related to cattle; with the zebra, related to the horse. The Egyptians kept herds of antelopes and gazelles in pastures. Why only a few animals were domesticated - remains a mystery.
Topic 2
VETERINARY PROFESSION
Veterinarians are doctors who diagnose and treat animal diseases, ensure appropriate use of drugs. Veterinarians work in different branches of agriculture, food industry and education. They work on farms, at veterinary stations, laboratories, fisheries and meat processing plants. Some veterinarians treat small pets like cats, dogs and birds; others treat large animals like horses, cows and pigs. Veterinarians examine their animal patients, vaccinate them against diseases, treat illnesses, perform laboratory examinations, and perform surgery. These specialists advice the animal owners how to keep pets and livestock well-nourished and healthy. Veterinarians also work as veterinary inspectors. They protect humans against diseases carried by animals. Veterinary food hygienists increase the quality of food produced by animals. Thus veterinarians contribute greatly to public health.
Learning activities
Exercise I. Find the English equivalents:
лечить болезни, болезни животных, контролировать применение лекарств, пищевая промышленность, мясоперерабатывающие заводы, проводить лабораторные исследования, владельцы животных, защищать человечество, качество пищи, способствовать здоровью общества.
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Exercise II. Say if the sentences are true or false.
1. Veterinarians are doctors who treat illnesses in animals.
2. Veterinarians work only in animal clinics.
3. Veterinarians prevent and control various diseases.
4. Veterinarians never examine animal patients.
5. Most animal owners take their pets to a veterinarian annually for check-ups.
6. Veterinarians can’t increase the quality of food produced by animals.
7. Veterinarians can’t perform surgical operations.
Exercise III. Answer the questions.
1. What do veterinarians deal with?
2. Where do veterinarians work?
3. What animals do veterinarians treat?
4. Veterinarians vaccinate their animal patients against diseases, don’t they?
5. Do veterinary medicine specialists work as veterinary inspectors?
6. What are veterinary inspectors responsible for?
7. Do veterinarians contribute to public health?
Exercise IV. Topics for discussion.
1. Responsibilities of veterinarians employed on the farms.
2. The contribution of veterinarians to public health.
Exercise V. Read the text below. Suggest your title to the text.
Large-animal veterinarians work primarily with livestock. They perform vaccinations, parasite control. Large-animal veterinarians often treat groups of animals rather than individuals. They ensure that infectious diseases do not spread from farm to farm. Most patients of large-animal veterinarians are viewed from the standpoint of their economic potential.
Exercise VI. Agree or disagree with the statement:
Large-animal veterinarians work primarily with pets.
Topic 3
PROFESSION OF A ZOOENGINEER
Zootechny is a theoretical basis of farming. The word “zootechny” derives from the Greek “zoo” – animal and “techno” – science, art.
A zooengineer is a technologist of animal husbandry and production of livestock products. He has to develop and improve effective methods of getting higher animal performance and better quality of animal products. He also chooses those popular breeds that are known for their good performance, converting their food into meat, milk or wool production with a maximum efficiency.
A zooengineer is a specialist whose professional activity is closely connected with agricultural science and practice. Zooengineers manage biological and husbandry value of farm animals and poultry in relation to the natural conditions and environment.
Zooengineers work on farms of different kinds, pedigree stock-breeding enterprises, scientific institutions, laboratories, educational establishments. Zooengineers deal with livestock breeding, nutrition, housing, management, and grassland husbandry taking into consideration environmental factors that influence animal health and performance.
Learning activities
Exercise I. Find the English equivalents:
фермерство, животноводство, животноводческие продукты, продуктивность, качество продуктов животноводства, эффективность, биологическая и хозяйственная ценность, окружающая среда, племенные предприятия, пастбищное хозяйство.
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Exercise II. Say if the sentences are true or false.
1. Zootechny is a theoretical basis of farming.
2. The word “zootechny” derives from the Latin “zoo” – animal and “techno” – science, art.
3. A zooengineer is a technologist of production of livestock products.
4. A zooengineer is a specialist whose professional activity is closely connected with plant growing.
5. Zooengineers manage biological and husbandry value of farm animals and poultry in relation to the natural conditions and environment.
6. Zooengineers work at veterinary stations, animal clinics and experimental training farms.
7. Zooengineers deal with treating small pets like cats, dogs and birds.
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