livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk 
: animals kept or raised for use or pleasure
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
Examples of livestock in a Sentence
a market where livestock are bought and sold
a market where livestock is bought and sold
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The Houston Rodeo, one of the largest rodeo and livestock exhibitions in the world, attracts millions of visitors annually with its world-class competitions, concerts, and deep cultural traditions.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
For example, Mexico is the largest supplier of fruit and vegetables to the United States, while Canada leads in exports of grain, livestock and meats, poultry and more.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
How to avoid catching bird flu Cleveland Clinic offers the following ways to reduce your risk of contracting bird flu:
Wear protective clothing, such as gloves, a mask and goggles, when working with birds, wild animals and livestock.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
For example, Mexico is the largest supplier of fruit and vegetables to the United States, while Canada leads in exports of grain, livestock and meats, poultry and more.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Make sure chicken coops and livestock are protected.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2025
How to avoid catching bird flu Cleveland Clinic offers the following ways to reduce your risk of contracting bird flu:
Wear protective clothing, such as gloves, a mask and goggles, when working with birds, wild animals and livestock.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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livestock
noun
live·stock
ˈlīv-ˌstäk
: animals kept or raised
especially
: farm animals kept for use and profit
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