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
During the gold rush of the late 1800s, these sheep were exposed to diseases from flocks of domestic livestock brought in by miners.
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
Traditionally, many Native agricultural operations are centered on livestock production, but there has been a surge in businesses investing in processing facilities to keep food production within Native communities.
—Oweesta, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In the 1970s, the agency did make an earnest attempt to limit the use of two classes of human-critical antibiotics in livestock, but it was thwarted by a burgeoning coalition of livestock and pharmaceutical business interests.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 1 Mar. 2025
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.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
Traditionally, many Native agricultural operations are centered on livestock production, but there has been a surge in businesses investing in processing facilities to keep food production within Native communities.
—Oweesta, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
In the 1970s, the agency did make an earnest attempt to limit the use of two classes of human-critical antibiotics in livestock, but it was thwarted by a burgeoning coalition of livestock and pharmaceutical business interests.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 1 Mar. 2025
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.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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