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livestock (noun)

Livestock refers to domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting for purposes such as food, fiber, and labor. This typically includes animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry, which are kept on a farm or ranch.

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Think of 'LIVING STOCK'. It is a 'stock' of resources that is 'alive'. Unlike a stock of cans in a pantry, this stock ne...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The livestocks are hungry. → The livestock are hungry.

I saw a livestock in the field. → I saw some livestock in the field.

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