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 If a pet or livestock animal is bitten by a rabid animal, the owner should immediately call a veterinarian, who is legally obligated to report it to the proper health authorities. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 11 July 2025 Also going down in the livestock ring: Forest would like to spend some of the funds from Gibbs-White (assuming the sale goes through) on Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 July 2025 The killer turned out to be diclofenac, a painkiller given to livestock that just so happens to be toxic to vultures. Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 July 2025 Infestations in livestock could cause large economic losses. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for livestock
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animal
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  • This is the second flight run by Wings of Rescue that brought animals displaced by the Hill Country floods to Fort Worth, bringing in a total of 242 animals.
    Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
  • Police apology Police said officers will receive additional training on the statute that allows first responders to enter a vehicle to protect the health and safety of an animal.
    Sydney Sasser July 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2025

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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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