Animal breeding is the practice of mating animals with specific desirable traits to produce offspring with similar characteristics. Synonyms for animal breeding include animal husbandry, animal genetics, animal breeding science, selective breeding, and animal reproduction. Animal husbandry involves caring for and managing livestock, including feeding, housing, and breeding. Animal genetics focuses on the study of inherited traits and how they can be manipulated through selective breeding. Animal breeding science involves the use of scientific methods to enhance the quality and productivity of livestock. Selective breeding refers to the process of selecting animals with desirable traits and breeding them to produce offspring with similar traits. Animal reproduction involves the study of the reproductive systems of animals and the management of breeding programs.