Animal Husbandry

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture dedicated to the care, breeding, and management of domestic animals. This applied science involves raising livestock such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry to produce valuable resources for human use, including meat, milk, eggs, and wool. It integrates principles from genetics, nutrition, and veterinary medicine to optimize productivity, improve animal health and welfare, and ensure the sustainable provision of animal products.

1. Introduction to Animal Husbandry
   1. Definition and Scope
      1. Definition of Animal Husbandry
      2. Scope within Agriculture
      3. Interdisciplinary Connections
   2. Historical Development of Animal Domestication
      1. Early Domestication Events
      2. Major Milestones in Domestication
      3. Evolution of Animal Husbandry Practices
   3. Role of Livestock in Agriculture and Human Society
      1. Contribution to Food Security
      2. Role in Rural Livelihoods
      3. Cultural and Social Significance
      4. Contribution to Agricultural Systems
   4. Economic Importance of Animal Husbandry
      1. Livestock as Economic Assets
      2. Contribution to National and Global Economies
      3. Value Chains in Livestock Production
      4. Employment Generation
   5. Common Terminology in Livestock Production
      1. Basic Terms
         1. Breed
         2. Species
         3. Herd
         4. Flock
      2. Production Terms
         1. Calving
         2. Farrowing
         3. Lambing
         4. Kidding
      3. Product Terms
         1. Carcass
         2. Milk Yield
         3. Fiber
         4. Dressing Percentage
   6. Classification of Domestic Animals
      1. By Species
         1. Cattle
         2. Sheep
         3. Goats
         4. Swine
         5. Poultry
         6. Horses
         7. Rabbits
         8. Camels
         9. Water Buffalo
      2. By Digestive System
         1. Ruminants
            1. Cattle
            2. Sheep
            3. Goats
            4. Water Buffalo
         2. Monogastrics
            1. Swine
            2. Horses
            3. Rabbits
         3. Pseudo-ruminants
            1. Camels
            2. Llamas
         4. Avian Digestive Systems
            1. Chickens
            2. Ducks
            3. Turkeys
            4. Geese
      3. By Purpose
         1. Meat Production
         2. Dairy Production
         3. Egg Production
         4. Fiber Production
         5. Draft and Work Animals
         6. Companion and Service Animals