{"id":6356,"date":"2023-02-05T06:18:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-05T06:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=6356"},"modified":"2024-11-29T07:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T07:09:14","slug":"s-23-a-animal-husbandry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/s-23-a-animal-husbandry\/","title":{"rendered":"S-23.a Animal Husbandry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Animal Husbandry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-huge-font-size wp-elements-4d4696560822e7cb72ec4be90d4370b1\" style=\"color:#74008b\">Key Notes:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12217\" style=\"width:622px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46.png 540w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-46-300x204.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-6799834ce2d6a53321f0f110b2e8b90f\" style=\"color:#b00012\"><strong>1. What is Animal Husbandry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture that focuses on the breeding, care, and management of domesticated animals for various purposes, including food, fiber, and work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>2. Importance of Animal Husbandry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Provides food: Animal husbandry plays a crucial role in supplying us with meat, milk, eggs, and other animal products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Income generation: It can be a source of income for farmers through the sale of animals and their products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Employment: Animal husbandry creates job opportunities in various sectors like dairy farming, poultry, and animal healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Sustainable agriculture: Proper animal husbandry practices contribute to sustainable agriculture by recycling nutrients and organic matter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>3. Types of Domesticated Animals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Cattle (cows, buffalo)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Poultry (chickens, ducks, turkeys)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Swine (pigs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Sheep and goats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Horses and donkeys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>4. Housing and Shelter:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Proper housing is essential to protect animals from harsh weather, predators, and diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Adequate space, ventilation, and cleanliness are crucial for animal well-being.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>5. Feeding and Nutrition:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Animals require a balanced diet with essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Proper feeding schedules and access to clean water are vital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>6. Breeding and Reproduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Controlled breeding is essential to maintain and improve the quality of livestock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Artificial insemination and selective breeding techniques are common in animal husbandry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>7. Health Care:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Regular health checks and vaccinations are necessary to prevent diseases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Veterinary care is crucial for treating sick animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>8. Dairy Farming:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Involves the raising of dairy cattle (e.g., cows) for milk production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Milk is a valuable source of nutrition and can be processed into various dairy products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>9. Poultry Farming:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Involves raising chickens, ducks, or turkeys for meat and egg production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Proper housing, sanitation, and nutrition are critical for poultry health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>10. Sustainable Practices:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Sustainable animal husbandry focuses on reducing environmental impact, such as minimizing waste and using eco-friendly practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>11. Ethical Considerations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Animal welfare and ethical treatment of animals are essential aspects of modern animal husbandry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>12. Challenges in Animal Husbandry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Disease outbreaks, climate change, and market fluctuations can pose challenges to animal husbandry practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>13. Future Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-large-font-size\">Advances in technology, such as precision agriculture and genetic engineering, are shaping the future of animal husbandry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"color:#d90000\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/82925\/458\/243\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-11.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-3-11-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordwall.net\/play\/81663\/263\/712\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-11.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-11.png 500w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-11-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/8thclass.deltapublications.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Worksheet-1-1-2-11-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animal Husbandry Key Notes: 1. What is Animal Husbandry? 2. Importance of Animal Husbandry: 3. Types of Domesticated Animals: 4. Housing and Shelter: 5. Feeding and Nutrition: 6. Breeding and Reproduction: 7. Health Care: 8. Dairy Farming: 9. Poultry Farming: 10. Sustainable Practices: 11. Ethical Considerations: 12. Challenges in Animal Husbandry: 13. 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