animal husbandry

The definition of animal husbandry is the practice of breeding and raising domestic animals.

(noun)

Getting a prized cow to mate with a strong bull is an example of animal husbandry.

See animal husbandry in Webster's New World College Dictionary

the care and raising of domesticated animals, as cattle, horses, sheep, etc.

See animal husbandry in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

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