Livestock raising is a necessary aspect of agricultural operations. It is a common practice worldwide where farmers and ranchers raise and breed animals for various purposes such as meat, milk, wool, eggs, and hides. This process is known by various synonyms which include animal husbandry, animal farming, livestock breeding, animal rearing, ranching, and pastoralism. Animal husbandry includes the care and management of farm animals, whereas animal farming refers to breeding animals for meat and milk production. Livestock breeding is the process of breeding and raising animals for farming purposes while rearing is the process of raising animals by providing food, shelter, and care. Ranching and pastoralism both refer to the practice of raising grazing animals in large pastures.