Definition

1. Noun:
   • The practice or business of raising cattle: "Cattle breeding" refers to the controlled propagation and rearing of cows, bulls, and oxen, typically for purposes such as meat, milk, or labor. It involves selecting animals for specific traits to improve the herd.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Modern cattle breeding often uses genetic techniques to enhance milk production.
  • His family has been involved in cattle breeding for three generations.

Advanced Usage

• As a specialized field: The term can denote the scientific or commercial discipline.
  • She studied animal science with a focus on cattle breeding.

Variants and Related Words

• Cattle breeder (n): A person whose occupation is breeding cattle.
  • The cattle breeder won an award for his herd's superior genetics.
• Livestock breeding (n): A broader term for breeding farm animals, which includes cattle breeding.

Synonyms

• Ranch management (in a specific context)
• Bovine husbandry

Noun

1. breeding cattle