as in animal
farm animals (such as cows, horses, and pigs) that are kept, raised, and used by people
a market where livestock are bought and sold
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Recent Examples of livestock
Under Colorado law, livestock owners are not required to fence their livestock in.
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
But Mexico is America’s largest foreign source of fruit and vegetables, while Canada is No. 1 in grains, livestock/meats and sugar/tropical products.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Yes, and: At the same meeting, Chesterfield also passed new rules requiring county residents to keep their livestock — including chickens — in check and on their own property at all times.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While those industries aren’t as visible today, many Floridians still find their livelihood in raising livestock and growing produce.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2025
But Mexico is America’s largest foreign source of fruit and vegetables, while Canada is No. 1 in grains, livestock/meats and sugar/tropical products.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Yes, and: At the same meeting, Chesterfield also passed new rules requiring county residents to keep their livestock — including chickens — in check and on their own property at all times.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
While those industries aren’t as visible today, many Floridians still find their livelihood in raising livestock and growing produce.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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