livestock
farm animals kept for use
Animals like cows, sheep, and pigs that people keep on farms for meat, milk, wool, or other products.
raise [livestock]
- The farm depends on its livestock for most of its income.
- Drought has made it difficult for ranchers to feed their livestock.
- The government introduced new rules to improve the welfare of livestock.
- She specializes in livestock management, focusing on cattle and sheep.
- They keep a lot of livestock on their farm.
- The storm killed many animals and damaged the livestock barns.
- Good water is very important for healthy livestock.
- He sells livestock at the market every Saturday.
- Base: livestock
- Plural: livestock
livestock farming
1farming that raises animals
A type of farming where people mainly keep and raise animals, not plants.
- The region is known for livestock farming, especially sheep and goats.
- Many families in the area depend on livestock farming for their income.
livestock feed
1food made for farm animals
Grain or other food that is made or chosen specially to feed farm animals.
- The price of livestock feed has risen because of poor harvests.
- They store large bags of livestock feed in the barn.
livestock industry
1business sector for farm animals
All the businesses and jobs that are connected to raising farm animals and selling meat, milk, and other animal products.
- New regulations will have a big impact on the livestock industry.
- The livestock industry provides thousands of jobs in rural areas.
livestock market
1place to buy and sell farm animals
A place or organized event where people buy and sell cows, sheep, pigs, and other farm animals.
- Farmers took their cattle to the weekly livestock market.
- Prices at the livestock market have fallen this year.
livestock production
1producing meat, milk, and other animal products
The activity and amount of meat, milk, eggs, and other products that come from farm animals.
- Climate change is already affecting livestock production in many countries.
- The report shows that livestock production has increased by 10% in the last decade.
livestock sector
1economic area related to livestock
The part of a country’s economy that is about raising farm animals and selling animal products.
- The livestock sector is a major source of exports for the country.
- Governments are investing more in the livestock sector to support rural communities.