stockraising
Stockraising, or livestock farming, is the practice of breeding, rearing, and managing animals for agricultural products such as meat, milk, eggs, fiber, labor, or hides. It covers species including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and, in some regions, camels and llamas. It ranges from commercial operations to subsistence and smallholder contexts.
Farming systems vary from extensive grazing on pasture to intensive confinement with controlled housing and feed.
Nutrition and welfare are central. Nutrition involves forage management, feed planning, and supplements to meet production
Economically, stockraising is capital- and labor-intensive and sensitive to market and climate conditions. Environmental considerations include
Historically, livestock domestication and selective breeding shaped stockraising across civilizations. Today, major producers are found in
Challenges include disease outbreaks, price volatility, and regulatory and welfare standards. Ongoing research and policy aim