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 company plans to include livestock insemination in its expansion plans across Africa, its country director for Rwanda, Pierre Kayitana, said in an interview.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In May 2025, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the border would close to livestock imports from Mexico due to the rise of screwworm cases.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
But while livestock are the easiest and costliest prey, humans are also at risk.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 June 2026
In a press release, the USDA urged pet and livestock owners to check their animals for draining or enlarging wounds, maggots or egg masses, signs of discomfort and lesions in body openings, such as the nose, ears, genitalia, and umbilical area.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In May 2025, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the border would close to livestock imports from Mexico due to the rise of screwworm cases.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
But while livestock are the easiest and costliest prey, humans are also at risk.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livestock
animal
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The hotel is also pet-friendly, allowing two animals of any size free of charge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Made with the unctuous 8-percent-fat milk of the water buffalo—animals that may have arrived in the area via the Normans by way of Sicily, or perhaps by the Goths coming from Central Asia—buffalo mozzarella has been produced at least since the twelfth century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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