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a kind of farming in which people raise animals for meat, milk, eggs, etc.
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Recent Examples of animal husbandry
As people took to agriculture and animal husbandry, human populations expanded and the specialization of labor became a necessity.
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Daniel Falkiner, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2014
The other artifacts the research team found illustrate the ancient Celts’ proclivity for animal husbandry and farming: Blades from shears might have been used to cut sheeps’ wool, and scythes might have cut grain or grass.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
The solution isn’t a complete ban on the use of drugs in agriculture, but reducing infection through proper animal husbandry and, as is the case with humans, reserving antibiotics for the treatment of sick animals rather than deploying them widely as a preventative.
—Jeremy Coller, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The Neolithic saw the dawn of agriculture and animal husbandry some 6,000 years ago.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 6 July 2024
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Daniel Falkiner, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2014
The other artifacts the research team found illustrate the ancient Celts’ proclivity for animal husbandry and farming: Blades from shears might have been used to cut sheeps’ wool, and scythes might have cut grain or grass.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
The solution isn’t a complete ban on the use of drugs in agriculture, but reducing infection through proper animal husbandry and, as is the case with humans, reserving antibiotics for the treatment of sick animals rather than deploying them widely as a preventative.
—Jeremy Coller, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024
The Neolithic saw the dawn of agriculture and animal husbandry some 6,000 years ago.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 6 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal husbandry
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Rokon currently offers seven different models that are suited to a range of outdoor activities, including agriculture, hunting, and search and rescue.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, a trend of consolidation in agriculture, particularly dairies, has seen more animals housed together on ever-larger farms as the number of small farms has rapidly shrunk.Simon Hill, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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In other South African provinces like Limpopo and North West, provincial governments are looking at farming as a source of training and employment for disabled people.MOGOMOTSI MAGOME, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Dec. 2024
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Williams believes that sustainable farming not only benefits future generations but also improves the wine by allowing the vineyard to thrive naturally.Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Among the numerous reasons for the decline were poor varieties, namely the Ben Davis, but also the consequences of an expanding monoculture resulting in increases in insect and disease pressure.arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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As a member in good standing of the monoculture, Harris could bask in the endorsements of Oprah, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 17 Nov. 2024
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Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation.Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years.Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024
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“Animal husbandry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal%20husbandry. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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