livestock

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 The approach improves soil health, reduces erosion, and enhances water retention, which, in turn, boosts crop yields and livestock productivity. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Loading your audio article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities. Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities. Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025 Kayce also worked as a livestock commissioner during the course of the original series, which could serve as the basis for the procedural aspect. Joe Otterson, Variety, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for livestock

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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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