animal husbandry

noun

1. the science of breeding, feeding, and tending domestic animals, especially farm animals.

animal husbandry

noun

1. the science of breeding, rearing, and caring for farm animals

animal husbandry

1. The branch of agriculture concerned with the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, hogs, sheep, and horses.

Other Words From

• animal husbandman noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of animal husbandry¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

From there we went on to talk about animal husbandry, vet schools, and the cowboys and ranchers he had come—improbably, but Rollin delighted in defying stereotypes—to admire.

From Nautilus

It enables governments to install safeguards regarding animal husbandry and butchery to prevent any repeat.

From Time

Maybe no one will be the “husband” (as in, animal husbandry) and no one the chattel.

From The Daily Beast

What does that have to do with good animal husbandry and biodiversity?

From The Daily Beast

John Milton was a noble poet, but he was not a safe guide in matters pertaining to animal husbandry.

From Project Gutenberg

And this fact, which is so well established that it requires no argument, plainly shows that animal husbandry pays.

From Project Gutenberg

Animal husbandry is the sure foundation of profitable, permanent agriculture.

From Project Gutenberg

Among the first men to take up animal husbandry work of all kinds, were the veterinarians.

From Project Gutenberg

Farming and animal husbandry replaced scavenging, hunting, and foraging.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• farming
• ranching