livestock

[ lahyv-stok ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. the horses, cattle, sheep, and other useful animals kept or raised on a farm or ranch.

livestock

/ ˈlaɪvˌstɒk /

noun

1. functioning as singular or plural cattle, horses, poultry, and similar animals kept for domestic use but not as pets, esp on a farm or ranch

Word History and Origins

Origin of livestock¹

First recorded in 1650–60; live ² + stock

Example Sentences

She reported 500 acres of avocado trees damaged or destroyed, 130 acres of citrus trees and 10 acres of raspberries, as well as 2,500 acres used for livestock grazing.

From Los Angeles Times

This week, the state’s livestock association announced that it was canceling its annual expo in Culíacan — a major cultural event for the city — after its president was killed and a series of cartel messages appeared threatening state Gov. Rubén Rocha Moya with death.

From Los Angeles Times

Meanwhile, Thailand’s Livestock Department said it has started investigating allegations of animal cruelty, adding that it had asked to examine the cat to make sure it was not harmed.

From BBC

To do so, he says, it would need to meet three criteria: that any change it brings about is unlikely to cause animal welfare problems; that its objectives cannot be met by any less intensive means; and that it will not have the effect of entrenching industrialised livestock production.

From BBC

They also believe it could tackle climate change by lowering emissions of the greenhouse gas methane - produced by livestock such as cows, goats and deer when their stomachs are breaking down hard fibres like grass for digestion.

From BBC

Related Words

• herd
• oxen