The study of raising animals in a sustainable and humane manner, including feeding, housing, and health practices.
Animal Nutrition: The study of the nutritional requirements of livestock and how to ensure that they receive appropriate feed and supplements for optimal health and performance.
Animal Health and Welfare: The study of the physical and behavioral health of livestock and how to prevent, diagnose and treat animal diseases and injuries.
Animal Behavior: The study of the natural behaviors exhibited by livestock and how to manage these behaviors to optimize animal performance and welfare.
Genetics and Breeding: The study of the genetic makeup and inheritance patterns of livestock and how to use this information to develop breeding and selection programs to improve animal genetics.
Animal Housing and Environmental Management: The study of the design, construction, and management of barns, sheds, and other livestock housing facilities, as well as the impact of environmental factors such as temperature and humidity on animal health and performance.
Grazing and Forage Management: The study of how to manage pastures and forage crops to optimize their use as feed for livestock.
Reproduction: The study of the reproductive biology and physiology of livestock and how to manage breeding programs to optimize herd or flock size and genetics.
Marketing and Economics: The study of the market for livestock products, including the pricing, distribution, supply, and demand for meat, dairy products, eggs, and other animal products.
Livestock Production Systems: The study of how various livestock production systems (e.g., intensive vs. extensive) differ in terms of animal welfare and environmental impact, and how to manage livestock production systems sustainably.
Animal Handling and Transportation: The study of how to safely and humanely handle and transport livestock, both within and between farms and markets.
Grazing Management: Grazing management involves ensuring that livestock has enough pasture for grazing while still maintaining soil health.
Intensive Livestock Farming: Intensive Livestock Farming (also known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) is a type of livestock agriculture that involves the use of feedlots to house and feed large numbers of animals in a small area.
Free-Range Livestock Farming: Free-range livestock farming is the type of farming that prioritizes pasture and movement space more for the livestock. Animals are free to graze and move around while still being protected from predators.
Organic Livestock Farming: Organic livestock farming strictly follows organic principles and standards to produce products that are free from synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
Mobile Grazing: Mobile grazing is a form of grazing management where a specific number of animals is allowed to graze a particular land area for a limited period, after which they are moved to another area.
Sustainable Livestock Farming: Sustainable livestock farming is a type of farming that aims to balance livestock production with environmental conservation and socio-economic development.
Silvopastoralism: Silvopastoralism is a type of agroforestry that integrates trees, shrubs and pastures to support both livestock and crop farming.
Small-Scale Livestock Farming: Small-scale livestock farming is a type of farming that involves the rearing of animals on a small scale, usually for personal consumption or the local market.
Cooperative Livestock Farming: Cooperative livestock farming involves farmers collaborating through cooperative societies to pool resources and share best practices while still keeping ownership of their individual farms.
Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is a type of farming that aims to rebuild soil organic matter, restore soil biodiversity, and enhance ecosystem services through ecologically sound livestock farming practices.