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
In the district, our reporting found, more than 9 out of 10 acres were pasture — grass for grazing or landscaping, or hay for livestock — considered beneficial under the law.
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The lodge is a proud leader in the Sustainable Tourism movement—the building is constructed partially from recycled materials, and trash on-site is sorted into livestock feed, compost, recycling, or waste, among many other environmentally friendly initiatives.
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Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
To protect pets, limit outdoor time, avoid livestock, and prevent travel to affected regions.
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Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Rural communities with livestock, farms, and outdoor animals are at greater risk if New World screwworm were detected in the region.
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Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Emily Cureton Cook,
ProPublica,
26 June 2026
The lodge is a proud leader in the Sustainable Tourism movement—the building is constructed partially from recycled materials, and trash on-site is sorted into livestock feed, compost, recycling, or waste, among many other environmentally friendly initiatives.
—
Molly O'Brien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2026
To protect pets, limit outdoor time, avoid livestock, and prevent travel to affected regions.
—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Rural communities with livestock, farms, and outdoor animals are at greater risk if New World screwworm were detected in the region.
—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for livestock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livestock
animal
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Rabies can also be transmitted through direct contact with brain or nervous system tissue from an infected animal.
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The animals have been seen on airport runways, walking on golf courses, roaming near schools and causing panic in supermarkets and hot spring resorts almost on a daily basis.
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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