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It is commonly known as 'selective breeding' - in order to 'weed out' unwanted traits.

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What is management and care of domestic animals called?

animal husbandry


What are the types of animal husbandry?

Animal husbandry is the term that covers everything involved in looking after all animals. For example: housing, feeding requirements, health checking...etc etc these are all animal husbandry procedures.


What is plant husbandry?

I have bo idea OR Animal husbandry is the method of taking care of the animal using scientific methods. For example, many farmers do not know how to organize their farm so that the animals are comfortable, and it is possible to rear a large number of them. In animal husbandry there are many techniques of taking care of animals. Grass is cut and then provided to cattle, horses, etc… this is because during grazing the grass is pulled out with its roots. This causes the top soil to loosen and erode; also, it takes longer for the grass to re grow if it is pulled out from its roots.


Differentiate animal science and animal husbandry?

Animal husbandry is a field of animal science occupied with the study and applications of animal reproduction,practical applications include pet or livestock breeding,hereditary diseases and mutations,and possible benefits to human health sciences through controlled experimentation


How do good animal husbandry practices benefit farmers?

Animal husbandry is the scientific management of animal livestock, which includes feeding, breeding and decease control. A good animal husbandry practice helps the farmers to supply adequate livestock to meet the demands of increasing population. The better quality the livestock being sold, the better price they will get. They will earn more money and get support from the government.