The Open School of Tropical Animal

Science and Production

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THE ASSUMPTIONS OF THE OSTAS&P

The Assumptions are as follows:

I] the maintenance of Tropical Animal biodiversity is essential for the well being of humankind on earth;

How biota can be used for the benefit of man

II] Tropical Animals have been selected by nature to be adapted to Tropical Environments;

Place mouse over picture to show a method of adaptation utilized by the lizard - camouflage

III] there are 5 factors governing the production of any species of animals or livestock and they are as follows:

        1)    Nutritional and Feeding Factors

        2)    Breeding, Genetics and Reproduction Factors

        3)    Health and Disease Factors

        4)    Environmental Factors

                a) The Physical Environment (Housing)

                b) The Social Environment (other animals) &

        5)    The Economic and Marketing Factors; and

IV]    all animal species can be produced using a Systems of Production Modeling Approach.