Animal Husbandry (also known as Animal Husbandries, Husbandries, Animal): The science of breeding, feeding and care of domestic animals; includes housing and nutrition.

NIH MeSH · D000822Technology, Industry, and Agriculture

Animal Husbandry

Also known asAnimal Husbandries · Husbandries, Animal · Husbandry, Animal

Definition

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

MeSH classification

  • J01.040.090

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Common questions about Animal Husbandry

What does Animal Husbandry mean in medicine?
The science of breeding, feeding and care of domestic animals; includes housing and nutrition. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Animal Husbandry known by any other names?
Yes. Animal Husbandry is also referred to as Animal Husbandries, Husbandries, Animal, Husbandry, Animal in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Animal Husbandry sit in the medical classification?
Animal Husbandry falls under the broader medical category "Technology, Industry, and Agriculture" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: J01.040.090). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000822) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗