General terms:
* Raising animals: This is the most straightforward and general term.
* Animal husbandry: This term emphasizes the care and management of animals, especially livestock.
* Animal breeding: This term focuses on the selective breeding of animals for specific traits.
More specific terms:
* Farming: This term applies to the raising of crops and animals for food and other products.
* Ranching: This term specifically refers to raising livestock on large tracts of land.
* Pasturing: This term refers to the practice of grazing animals on pasture land.
* Breeding: This term is used for specifically controlled reproduction of animals for certain purposes.
The best term to use depends on the specific situation. If you are talking about raising animals for food, "farming" or "ranching" would be appropriate. If you are talking about raising animals for pets, "raising animals" or "animal husbandry" would be more suitable.