Concept information

animal husbandry > breeding > intensive animal husbandry

Preferred term

intensive animal husbandry  

Definition

  • Specialized system of breeding animals where the livestock are kept indoors and fed on concentrated foodstuffs, with frequent use of drugs to control diseases which are a constant threat under these conditions.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/4390

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