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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAnimal Breeding
/ˈænɪməl ˈbriːdɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The practice of mating selected animals with the intention of producing specific qualities and characteristics in offspring.
"Animal breeding is essential for improving livestock quality and productivity." - 2
A branch of agriculture focused on the reproduction and genetic improvement of domesticated animals.
"Veterinary science plays a crucial role in animal breeding to ensure the health of the animals involved."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'animal breeding' combines 'animal', derived from Latin 'animalis', meaning 'having breath', and 'breeding', from Old English 'brēodan', meaning 'to bring forth'. The concept has evolved from ancient practices of domestication to modern scientific methods of selective breeding.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Animal Breeding" is said worldwide
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Élevage animal
Transliteration: el-vahj ah-nee-mal
"L'élevage animal est crucial pour la production alimentaire."
Tierzucht
Transliteration: teer-tsookt
"Die Tierzucht verbessert die Qualität der Nutztiere."
Allevamento animale
Transliteration: al-le-va-men-to an-i-ma-le
"L'allevamento animale è fondamentale per l'agricoltura."
Cría de animales
Transliteration: cree-ah de ah-nee-ma-les
"La cría de animales es importante para la producción de alimentos."
Criação de animais
Transliteration: cree-ah-sao de ah-nee-mais
"A criação de animais é essencial para a agricultura."
पशु प्रजनन
Transliteration: pashu prajanana
"पशु प्रजनन कृषि के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
动物繁殖
Transliteration: dòngwù fánzhí
"动物繁殖对农业至关重要。"
동물 번식
Transliteration: dongmul beonsik
"동물 번식은 농업에 필수적입니다."
動物繁殖
Transliteration: dōbutsu hanshoku
"動物繁殖は農業にとって重要です。"
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