People that live alone see the highest benefits of owning a dog not only for physical reasons, but they also improve mental health, lower stress, and create positive attachments. Starting healthier habits earlier will ultimately lower the risk for cardiovascular disease. #ANS211

https://t.co/Kaz1qZxzt8 An observational study finds that owning a dog can increase your life expectancy by reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, which is the global leader of death. #ANS211

Dog owners typically engage in 30 minutes more physical activity per day than non-dog owners, which can directly correlate to lower death rates by cardiovascular disease. #ANS211

#ANS211 Food safety is so important everywhere in order to prevent the spread of food borne pathogens or diseases. Always remember to wash your hands and all surfaces before and after preparing food. Also remember to always store food properly.

#ANS211 Are you eating fast food or family food? Frequent fast food meals can have negative health impacts. You could be eating so much healthier while supporting local farmers at the same time. Feed your belly and your heart knowing that you supported a local family.

https://t.co/MWc61zUz04 #ANS211 Meat products such as pork, beef, and poultry have become more attainable and affordable due to farm consolidations. However, this is taking a toll on small family farmers as well as the environment.

https://t.co/kqnyn11zC8 climate change has a continuing negative impact on farmers all of the United States. This last season brought flooding and devastation to many. #ANS211

Especially in the ag industry it is important that we all know how to have a conversation, how to manage a crisis, and remember that you past can always haunt you #ANS211

Sometimes you just need to own up to your mistakes. Say you are sorry. Then say what you're going to do to fix it. #ANS211

https://t.co/kwowvg4xJR The number of farms are decreasing while the size of farms are increasing. The number of factory farms increasing in an area results higher unemployment and lower income. #ANS211

Before making a presentation about issues facing animal science, you have to understand your demographic. #ANS211

Don't use one piece of evidence to justify your opinion without context. You have to sort accurate information to educate well. #ANS211

Vaccinating animals not only protects the animal from disease, but it also protects any person that consumes their meat from transmittable diseases. Most importantly, eating meat from a vaccinated animal will not hurt you! #ans211 https://t.co/VfJQqOnJOn

Sometimes information can be related to your topic, but it isn't necessarily relevant. #ans211

The topics we are going to be talking about aren't always going to be comfortable, but no one should leave #ans211 class with hurt feelings.

https://t.co/zWHT0i86Zr Most people do not know that the suicide rates of those in agriculture occupations are higher than in any other occupation, especially in the midwest. Mental health support is more difficult to access is rural areas where most farmers are located. #ans211

We breath the same air. We drink the same water. We care as much about these issues as you do. Animal welfare is of the utmost importance to us, and it is a good business practice. #ans211

The persuadable public knows a little bit about a lot of different things. We, as animal science students, are the experts. It is our responsibility to educate and advocate for agriculture. #ans211