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animal husbandry

noun

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

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The magazine was full of lovable weirdos who knew inordinate amounts about cuneiform or animal husbandry and were prone to causing collisions in the hallway because their faces were buried in paper proofs. Ismail Ibrahim, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025 Rancho Inca Alpacas Although Rancho Inca Alpacas focuses on animal husbandry, there are bookable experiences that allow visitors to Navasota to get a dose of alpaca cuteness during their trip. Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for animal husbandry

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Dec. 2025.

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animal husbandry

noun
: a branch of agriculture concerned with raising domestic animals

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