Animal husbandry in the British Agricultural Revolution of the 18th century, when livestock breeds like the Dishley Longhorn cattle and Lincoln Longwool sheep were rapidly improved by agriculturalists such as Robert Bakewell to yield more meat, milk, and wool. A wide range of other species such as horse, water buffalo, llama, rabbit and guinea pig are used as livestock in some parts of the world. Insect farming, as well as aquaculture of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans, is widespread. Modern animal husbandry relies on production systems adapted to the type of land available. Subsistence farming is being superseded by intensive animal farming in
Prevention of Animal Cruelty and Provision of Animal Welfare Act eating. The act permits designated officials to search vehicles, homes or businesses without a warrant in urgent situations. Deserted and injured animals without owner are also protected and can be provided for by the designated officials. Animal owners are compelled to follow the Five Freedoms principle of animal welfare, namely from hunger or thirst, from discomfort, from pain, injury or disease, from fear and distress, and Freedom to express normal behavior. There were 20 specified acts of cruelty proposed by animal rights groups included in the draft bill that were not approved. The major points omitted are intended as guidelines