Rearing Animals

Definition

Rearing animals refers to the process of raising domesticated animals for various purposes such as obtaining meat, milk, eggs, wool, or other animal products. It involves providing proper care, feeding, breeding, and management of these animals.

Related terms

Livestock: Livestock includes farm animals raised for commercial purposes such as cattle (cows), poultry (chickens), swine (pigs), sheep (lambs), etc.

Animal Husbandry: Animal husbandry encompasses all aspects related to the care and management of domesticated animals including breeding techniques, nutrition planning, health maintenance practices.

Pastoralism: Pastoralism is a type of farming that involves raising livestock, often in nomadic or semi-nomadic patterns, where animals graze on natural pastures.