The Role of Animals In Economy

ROLE IN ECONOMY

Human beings have depended on animals from ancient times for food and clothing. Animals were also domesti­cated in time-probably, the dog was the first animal to be domesticated. Later on cattle, sheep and poultry began to be kept. Animals also came to be used for ploughing, traction and for driving machinery. Animal dung is used as fertiliser. Besides, many animals are now used for recreational and educational purposes in wildlife sanctuaries and zoos. Animal husbandry is concerned with the study, breeding, care and utilisation of economically important animals.