stock raising

noun

1. the breeding and raising of livestock.

Other Words From

• stock raiser noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of stock raising¹

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

He was at once banker and confidant of most of the Indians who were getting ahead in agriculture and stock-raising.

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Laws for the encouragement of stock-raising have been promulgated.

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Illinois takes the lead in stock-raising, and the horses and cattle seen in this day's ride were fully up to the best standard.

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There is no part of the United States better adapted for stock-raising than the prairies of Nebraska.

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He has a herd of six hundred head of cattle and his stock raising interests are very profitable.

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Related Words

• farming
• ranching