animal husbandry

noun

: a branch of agriculture concerned with the production and care of domestic animals

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, alleged American Ostrich Farms was abusing its birds based on the testimony of several former employees, including the farm’s former animal husbandry manager, as well as photos of injured birds and unclean or inadequate shelter. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2025 Melissa Beeson Dixon, director of operations, lives on-site and spearheads the animal husbandry, manages volunteers and coordinates the various programs. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025 Their findings add strong evidence that the rise of animal husbandry forever shaped humanity’s relationship with disease, though the timing defied their expectations. Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025 Last year, a new animal husbandry ordinance permitted residents to own honey bees, as well as chickens and ducks. Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for animal husbandry

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of animal husbandry was in 1835

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“Animal husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/animal%20husbandry. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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animal husbandry

noun
: a branch of agriculture concerned with raising domestic animals

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