feedstuff

American

[feed-stuhf] / ˈfidˌstʌf /

noun

feed.

feedstuff British

/ ˈfiːdɪŋˌstʌf, ˈfiːdˌstʌf /

noun

any material used as a food, esp for animals

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Etymology

Origin of feedstuff

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; feed + stuff

Example Sentences

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Is this plentiful fiber source a reliable, healthy new feedstuff for livestock, including dairy cows?

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2024

"And sometimes they may even provide a valuable 'recycling' service, by consuming waste products as their primary feedstuff, so the potential advantages to society are significant."

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2021

"Reports claimed that the feedstuff Suhai prepared was so toxic it could even kill flies," said Xinhua, the country's official newswire.

From The Guardian • Jan. 4, 2013

It is also important to note that Seaboard Farms purchases its grain and feedstuff locally, again providing benefit to area farmers and businesses.

From Time Magazine Archive

In some instances, however, where fungi are blamed for causing disease their presence on the feedstuff or herbage is but coincidental with some other and more potent disease-producing factor.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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