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NEET • Biology

Enhancement of Food Production

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concept

Animal Husbandry Overview

Animal husbandry is the scientific practice of breeding and raising livestock.

Recall Question

What is animal husbandry?

Reveal Answer

Scientific agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.

CueSource-backed detail

Scope

Care and breeding of livestock such as buffaloes, cows, pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, camels and goats

Also includes

Poultry and fisheries

Problem noted

India and China have over 70% of world livestock but only 25% of world farm produce

Need

New technologies to increase productivity per unit