animal husbandry


noun

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

Origin of animal husbandry

First recorded in 1915–20

OTHER WORDS FROM animal husbandry

animal husbandman, noun

British Dictionary definitions for animal husbandry

animal husbandry

noun

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

Scientific definitions for animal husbandry

animal husbandry

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