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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
Rainfall of more than 600 millimeters, nearly double the yearly average, was seen in some areas in recent days, according to CNN affiliate Nine News, as officials warned the damage could cause destruction of farmland and loss of livestock.
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Edward Szekeres and Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Wolves do occasionally kill livestock, especially livestock unprotected by fences and guard dogs.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities.
—Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Edward Szekeres and Helen Regan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025
Wolves do occasionally kill livestock, especially livestock unprotected by fences and guard dogs.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2025
Loading your audio article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities.
—Rob Nikolewski, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article California will soon start using satellite technology to track down methane and other greenhouse gas emissions that may otherwise go undetected from sites around the state, such as oil and gas operations, landfills and livestock facilities.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Livestock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livestock. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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