Animal Culling

Selection and removal of individuals from a population or group. Culling is a common strategy with livestock and wildlife, used to control and eradicate diseases or pests, control population size, select for desired genetic characteristics, and maximize economic profit.

Year introduced: 2015

Date introduced: June 26, 2014

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Tree Number(s): J01.040.090.500, N06.850.780.200.112

MeSH Unique ID: D065136

Entry Terms:

• Culling, Animal

See Also:

• Euthanasia, Animal

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Technology, Industry, and Agriculture
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Animal Culling

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Animal Culling