Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Animal husbandry

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
Animal husbandry is a branch of agriculture which is concerned with the care and breeding of domestic animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, etc.
Important branches of animal husbandry
Dairy farming:
Dairy animals are reared and bred on large farms. Many types of modern machines and improve facilities are provided in such farms.

Sheep farming:
We get wool from sheep, goats, camels and rabbits. Wool is used for making woollen clothes, blankets and carpets. The best quality of wool comes from the sheep of the mountain regions.
Poultry farming:
A poultry farm is a farm where chickens, ducks, turkeys etc.are reared for their meat and eggs.
Fish farming:
Fish is an important source of food for the people living in the coastal areas. Pisciculture is becoming very popular. Increase in the production of fish is being encouraged through a movement called the blue revolution.


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