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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal science > animal production
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal science > animal production
Preferred Term:

animal production

Definition:
Industries in the Animal Production subsector raise or fatten animals for the sale of animals or animal products. The subsector comprises establishments, such as ranches, farms, and feedlots primarily engaged in keeping, grazing, breeding, or feeding animals. These animals are kept for the products they produce or for eventual sale.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
animal science
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Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • food animal production
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/5449
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