Question

Explain in brief the role of animal husbandry in human welfare.

Answer 1

Animal husbandry ia branch of agricultural concerned with the care and management of live stock.It deals with breeding,feeding,housing and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefits.

Role of animal husbandry in human welfare:

• Mammalian livestock can be used as a source of milk and dairy products such as yoghurt,cheese,butter,icecream etc
• Meat are taken as diet ,useful form of dietary protein and energy.
• The grazing of livestock is sometimes used as a way to control weeds and undergrowth.
• Livestock produce a range of fibre,textiles.For example sheep and goats produce wool and deer and sheep make leather.
• Manure can be used to spread on fields to increase crop yields.