NIH MeSH · D065136Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Animal Culling

Also known asCulling, Animal

Definition

Selection and removal of individuals from a population or group. Culling is a common strategy with livestock and wildlife, used to control and eradicate diseases or pests, control population size, select for desired genetic characteristics, and maximize economic profit.

MeSH classification

J01.040.090.500
N06.850.780.200.112

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Related concepts

Animal Husbandry

The science of breeding, feeding and care of domestic animals; includes housing and nutrition.

Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065136) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗