The animal care industry includes farmers, ranchers, government agencies, veterinarians, groomers, kennels, and other groups working to ensure the health and safety of animals, humans, and the food supply.
Additionally, animal care includes commercial farms for meat production, as well as animal breeding and herd raising farms and ranches. Kennels, pet grooming facilities, animal shelters, zoos, boarding facilities, veterinary clinics and hospitals are also part of the animal care industry.