animal husbandry

noun

Meaning

The science and practice of breeding, raising, and caring for farm animals.

Examples

Modern animal husbandry focuses on improving the productivity and welfare of livestock.
She studied animal husbandry at university to prepare for running the family ranch.

Synonyms: livestock farming, stockbreeding, pastoralism, zootechnics

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animal husbandry

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈænɪməl ˈhʌzbəndri/

Definition

The science and practice of breeding, raising, and caring for farm animals.

Examples

Modern animal husbandry focuses on improving the productivity and welfare of livestock.
She studied animal husbandry at university to prepare for running the family ranch.
Advances in animal husbandry have significantly increased the efficiency of meat and dairy production.

Synonyms of animal husbandry

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