Animal Husbandry: History and Practices

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What major changes took place in the Columbian exchange?

  • Introduction of New World livestock to the Old World
  • Improvement of crop cultivation techniques
  • Development of intensive animal farming
  • Introduction of Old World livestock to the New World (correct)

During which period were cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs first raised on farms?

  • British Agricultural Revolution
  • Ancient Egypt
  • Columbian exchange
  • Neolithic Revolution (correct)

What is the primary focus of animal husbandry?

  • Crop cultivation
  • Day-to-day care and management (correct)
  • Harvesting of crops
  • Selective breeding of plants

In which revolution were livestock breeds rapidly improved by agriculturalists such as Robert Bakewell?

<p>British Agricultural Revolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of livestock species used in animal husbandry?

<p>Cattle, pig, chicken (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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