INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
CONTENT
- Meaning of Animal Husbandry
- Livestock in Animal Husbandry
- The Scope of Animal Husbandry
- History of Livestock Development
- Types of Animal Husbandry
- Career Opportunities in Animal Husbandry
- Economic Importance of Farm Animals
- Problems of Animal Husbandry
- 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.
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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