animal husbandry

noun

: a branch of agriculture concerned with the production and care of domestic animals

Examples of animal husbandry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For days on end, communities celebrate what makes their town or region special with cultural showcases, culinary competitions, animal husbandry and maybe even a demolition derby or two. Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Aug. 2023 Previously, lawyers had expanded the definition of animal welfare (as opposed to animal rights) by encompassing the treatment of animals in scientific research and in animal husbandry. Sam Roberts, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2024 Such as that animal husbandry, the one main method of regression of justice for all? To be able to follow King’s ideals is to have the ability to extend this compassion beyond humanity, and to understand the intersectionality of these issues.. Journal Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2024 Replacing beef and dairy can reduce the impact food has on climate since animal husbandry is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 3 May 2023 At Iowa State, Trice majored in animal husbandry and competed on both the freshman track and football teams. Joshua Kagavi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023 Clenbuterol is prohibited from use in animal husbandry in Mexico. Tim Carman, Washington Post, 21 July 2023 The Dnipro area eventually learned the ways of pottery, animal husbandry and farming, as well as modern burials. Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2023 After the war, Bell earned his bachelor’s degree in animal husbandry from Oklahoma State University, rode bulls and became a cattle rancher. Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of animal husbandry was in 1835

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“Animal husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20husbandry. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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animal husbandry

noun
: a branch of agriculture concerned with raising domestic animals

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