Livestock: meaning, definitions and examples

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livestock

[ ˈlaɪvˌstɑːk ]

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farming

Livestock refers to farm animals that are raised for the production of meat, dairy products, wool, and other resources. Livestock includes animals such as cows, pigs, sheep, and chickens.

Synonyms

Examples of usage

Farmers raise livestock for various purposes.
Cattle and poultry are common types of livestock.
Sheep are often raised for their wool.

Translations

Translations of the word "livestock" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gado

🇮🇳 पशुधन

🇩🇪 Vieh

🇮🇩 ternak

🇺🇦 худоба

🇵🇱 bydło

🇯🇵 家畜

🇫🇷 bétail

🇪🇸 ganado

🇹🇷 çiftlik hayvanları

🇰🇷 가축

🇸🇦 ماشية

🇨🇿 dobytek

🇸🇰 dobytok

🇨🇳 牲畜

🇸🇮 živina

🇮🇸 búfé

🇰🇿 мал

🇬🇪 საქონელი

🇦🇿 mal-qara

🇲🇽 ganado

Word origin

The term 'livestock' originated in the 17th century and is a combination of the words 'live' and 'stock'. Livestock have been essential to human survival for thousands of years, providing food, clothing, and other resources. The domestication of animals for livestock purposes has played a crucial role in the development of agriculture and human civilization.