general principles of animal husbandry

Question 1

define animal husbandry

Answer 1

the breeding, rearing and daily care of domestic animals.

Question 2

consequences of poor husbandry for animals

Answer 2

hunger and thirst
fear and destress
disease
abnormal behaviour
discomfort
overweight/malnourished

Question 3

consequences of poor husbandry for people

Answer 3

zoonotic diseases
emotional toll
treatment costs
production losses
injuries
stress

Question 4

consequences of poor animal husbandry for the environment

Answer 4

leads to unsustainable food supply

Question 5

animal health problems due to poor animal husbandry

Answer 5

colic - disease
stereotypic behaviours (repeated movements)
obesity
lameness

Question 6

what is the role of the vet with respect to promoting good animal husbandry practices?

Answer 6

responsible for advising clients on best animal husbandry practice.
support owners as they implement changes
ensure vet medicines not used to compensate for poor husbandry eg antibiotics, vaccines, hormones etc