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husbandry

[huhz-buhn-dree] / ˈhʌz bən dri /
NOUN
farming
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NOUN
management of one's private affairs
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Young animals are especially vulnerable as the umbilical cord and wounds from typical husbandry practices such as castration are prime sites for infestation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Farming and animal husbandry are the main sources of income for locals in this region known for its hazelnuts, which are exported across the world.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

"Our unwavering commitment remains on providing our animals with the highest levels of welfare and husbandry, ensuring all of their physical, emotional and environmental needs are met," said Wild Planet in the statement.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

As a result, even veterinarians may rely on the husbandry guidelines developed by the community of serious crab keepers.

From Slate • Aug. 19, 2025

They express in visible form the sense of tradition, of family or clan continuity, that sets off the settled life of husbandry from the roving existence of the hunter.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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