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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Maceda said that, as of Wednesday, the shelter has taken in 15 dogs and one parrot as a result of the fire while larger animals, such as horses and livestock, were directed to the campus of Pierce College in nearby Woodland Hills.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But while they’re categorized as farm animals or livestock and not pets by the United States Department of Agriculture, about two million U.S. households report horse ownership, and the love for them is worldwide.
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Make sure livestock, pets and people have a safe place to stay warm.
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However, enforcement has been uneven, with human formulations of the drug illegally repurposed for livestock.
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
But while they’re categorized as farm animals or livestock and not pets by the United States Department of Agriculture, about two million U.S. households report horse ownership, and the love for them is worldwide.
—Tracy Scott Forson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
Make sure livestock, pets and people have a safe place to stay warm.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
However, enforcement has been uneven, with human formulations of the drug illegally repurposed for livestock.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livestock. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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