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
One hypothesis as to how the fossils ended up there is that seasonal nomadic livestock herders traded meat and goods such as fossils with local inhabitants, in exchange for use of their land.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) says these dogs were historically bred to guard livestock in mountainous terrain, often working alone and making decisions independently.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
There are outbuildings for livestock; approximately 155 acres are under pivot irrigation, and the property holds extensive water rights sourced from multiple waterways, including McClain Creek, which runs right through the middle of the land.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
During the dry years, nitrates from commercial fertilizer application and livestock manure application to the land can accumulate in the soil.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
The American Kennel Club (AKC) says these dogs were historically bred to guard livestock in mountainous terrain, often working alone and making decisions independently.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025
There are outbuildings for livestock; approximately 155 acres are under pivot irrigation, and the property holds extensive water rights sourced from multiple waterways, including McClain Creek, which runs right through the middle of the land.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
During the dry years, nitrates from commercial fertilizer application and livestock manure application to the land can accumulate in the soil.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livestock
animal
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Police said there was no sign of food or water for the animals, and investigators believe the animals died from prolonged starvation or dehydration, according to the release.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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The chemicals can also linger for years in the bodies and bloodstreams of animals and humans.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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