"Proper husbandry" refers to the correct and responsible care and management of animals, plants, or resources to ensure their well-being and growth. Full definition
Veterinarians also play a critical role in educating owners on proper husbandry practices, often a key element in disease prevention and detection. (vetstudentstories.merckmanuals.com)
In short, animal welfare does not ascribe «rights» to animals, but instead places on us — as an aspect of human exceptionalism — moral and legal duties to engage in proper husbandry practices. (firstthings.com)
It's my opinion that if veterinarians stress the importance of animal husbandry and educate their clients on proper husbandry, then they can proverbially «kill two birds with one stone,» increase animal welfare while strengthening disease prevention. (vetstudentstories.merckmanuals.com)