A stock breeder is someone who breeds animals for their commercial use. A few synonyms for the term stock breeder include animal breeder, livestock producer, farm manager, animal husbandry specialist, and cattleman. Animal breeders specialize in animals such as horses, dogs, cats, fish, and pigs, among others. A livestock producer commonly breeds animals for specific types of food production, such as meat and milk. A farm manager oversees the operations of a farm, while also managing animals and crops. An animal husbandry specialist focuses on animal care, welfare, and breeding management. Lastly, a cattleman raises and breeds cattle for milk, meat production, and other agricultural purposes. These synonyms are useful in describing the various fields of animal farming that a stock breeder might operate in.