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husbandry

noun/ˈhʌzbəndri/

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The care, management and breeding of animals, including housing, feeding and general welfare.

Many of the herd's problems traced back to poor husbandry rather than to any single infection.

Topic: Veterinary in Medical English

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