Livestock
(noun)
- Animals kept for farming, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
- Animals kept for use or pleasure, such as horses.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from live + stock.
Examples:
- The farmer raises livestock for meat and milk.
- The rancher had a large herd of livestock on the range.
- The livestock show featured award-winning cows and pigs.
- The livestock market had a variety of animals for sale.
- The equestrian center had a variety of livestock, including horses and ponies.