animal husbandry

American  

noun

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

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animal husbandry British  

noun

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

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animal husbandry Scientific  

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

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Other Word Forms

• animal husbandman
  noun

Etymology

Origin of animal husbandry

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

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animal husbandry

Farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income for locals in this region known for its hazelnuts, which are exported across the world.

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

"Standards in the fur sector are among the highest of any form of animal husbandry with rigorous and comprehensive animal welfare standards, third-party inspection and strict international and national laws," it said.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025

The animal husbandry sector faces a complex set of challenges as a result of various competing interests.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2023

“I believe at that point, after that many years in captivity, with good animal husbandry they should stay with it, not change course. I thought she should stay there.”

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 20, 2023

It’s more that the Ranch’s library is practical, filled with books about permaculture, carpentry, animal husbandry, and some about making your own essential oils, natural cleaning supplies, and body products, and other stuff like that.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

Related Words

• farming
• ranching