animal husbandry
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animal husbandry
The keeping and care of animals, whether as pets or as livestock in agriculture.
Die artgerechte Tierhaltung wird für Verbraucher immer wichtiger.
Species-appropriate animal husbandry is becoming increasingly important to consumers.
The word is made up of 'Tier' (animal) and 'Haltung' (keeping/husbandry). 'Haltung' is the noun form of the verb 'halten' (to keep/hold) and here means the long-term care and tending of living beings.
Die Haltung von exotischen Tieren ist oft sehr anspruchsvoll.
Keeping exotic animals is often very demanding.
'Tierhaltung' (animal husbandry) is often combined with adjectives that evaluate the way animals are kept. Especially common are 'artgerechte Tierhaltung' (species-appropriate animal husbandry), 'konventionelle Tierhaltung' (conventional animal husbandry), and 'ökologische Tierhaltung' (organic animal husbandry).
Viele Menschen achten beim Kauf von Fleisch auf artgerechte Tierhaltung.
Many people pay attention to species-appropriate animal husbandry when buying meat.
The term 'Tierhaltung' (animal husbandry/animal keeping) can refer both to keeping pets at home and to keeping livestock in agriculture. The context makes clear what is meant.
Die private Tierhaltung von Schlangen unterliegt strengen Regeln.
The private keeping of snakes is subject to strict rules.
