live animal trade; pet trade
Refers to the commercial buying and selling of live animals, with a strong association with the pet industry. Often used in contexts discussing animal welfare or regulation.
Regulations on the live animal trade are being tightened.
There are also voices opposing the sale of live animals in pet shops.
A broader term for animal transactions, not limited to live animals or pets.
More casual and specifically refers to pet sales, while 生体販売 is a formal term often used in legal or ethical discussions.
Compound of 生体 (living body) and 販売 (sales). The term likely emerged in modern contexts related to animal welfare and commercial regulations.