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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal science
  3. animal production
  4. culling (animals)
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal science
  3. animal production
  4. culling (animals)

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culling (animals)

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Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Concept scheme: NALT Full

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/9435

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