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husbandry

noun
ˈhʌz.bən.dri

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; management and conservation of resources

Example Sentences

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

Modern husbandry practices focus on sustainability and animal welfare.

Example Expressions

animal husbandry

Synonyms

farming, animal care, agriculture, cultivation, breeding, ranching
Entry 1
farming, animal care
Entry 2
farming, agriculture, cultivation, breeding, ranching

Antonyms

neglect, mismanagement, destruction
Entry 1
neglect, mismanagement
Entry 2
neglect, destruction

Collocations

animal husbandry, crop husbandry, scientific husbandry, modern husbandry

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