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What is animal husbandry?

BiologyClass 10CBSEAnswered 28 May 2026
Answer

Animal husbandry is the scientific care, breeding, and management of livestock for useful products and services.

Animals covered: Cattle, buffaloes, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, fish (aquaculture), bees (apiculture), silkworms (sericulture).

Practices: Selective breeding, balanced nutrition, vaccination, clean housing, hygienic product collection.

Animal husbandry is the scientific management of livestock for food, labour, and other products.

Biology · Class 10