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Rearing animals for the production of milk, meat and other products is known as _____________.

A
Floriculture
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Horticulture
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C
Agriculture
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D
Animal husbandry
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Solution

The correct option is D Animal husbandry

Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, fiber, milk, eggs, or other products.

It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding, and the raising of livestock. The breeding, maintenance, and slaughter of these animals, known as animal husbandry.

It is a component of modern agriculture that has been practiced in many cultures since humanity's transition to farming from hunter-gatherer lifestyles.

Animal husbandry practices have varied widely across cultures and time periods.

Thus, correct answer is option D.


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