INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

CONTENT

  1. Meaning of Animal Husbandry
  2. Livestock in Animal Husbandry
  3. The Scope of Animal Husbandry
  4. History of Livestock Development
  5. Types of Animal Husbandry
  6. Career Opportunities in Animal Husbandry
  7. Economic Importance of Farm Animals
  8. Problems of Animal Husbandry
  9. Suggested Solutions to the Problems of Animal Husbandry

 

Meaning of Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture that deals with the art and science of rearing farm animals for human use and consumption. It includes the breeding, feeding, housing, veterinary/health care, processing, and marketing of farm animals for the benefit of mankind.

 

Livestock in Animal Husbandry

Livestock – Cattle, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, camels, and donkeys.

Poultry – Chickens, guinea fowls, ostriches, emus, quails, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons

Common pets – Dogs, cats.

Non-traditional animals – Honey bees, grass cutters, snails, guinea pigs, etc.

Introduction to Animal Husbandry - Livestock in Animal Husbandry

 

The Scope of Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry covers raising of food and pet animals following a diligent selection of breeds, proper feeding, adequate housing, good health care system, hygienic slaughtering, processing, and marketing.

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