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zootechnical

zootechnical

9.9
Relates to breeding and caring for farm animals
  • adjective
  • /ˌzoʊəˈtɛknɪkəl/
  • Specialized
: zootécnico
  • Modern zootechnical practices emphasize animal welfare as well as efficiency.

Examples

  • Advances in zootechnical research have led to healthier and more productive farm animals.

  • She studied zootechnical sciences at the university.

  • The university offers a course in zootechnical management for future livestock specialists.

  • The zootechnical practices in this farm are exemplary.

  • The university offers a course in zootechnical management for future livestock specialists.

  • Advances in zootechnical research have led to healthier and more productive farm animals.

  • Modern zootechnical practices emphasize animal welfare as well as efficiency.

Surface Forms

zootechnical positive

Morphology

zootechnical = zootechnic (semi-transparent) = zoo + technic + al

Formed regularly from the combining elements 'zoo-' + 'technic' with the adjectival '-al', but the specialised field sense (animal husbandry rather than public zoos) may not be obvious to typical learners.

Etymology

The word zootechnical joins zoo- meaning 'animal', as in zoo and zoology, with technical meaning 'skill' or 'method'. So, zootechnical refers to the methods and skills used to breed, raise, and care for animals, especially farm animals.