Livestock
Definition
Livestock refers to domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as meat, milk, eggs, or fur.
Analogy
Think of livestock like the cast members in a movie. Each animal (actor) has its own role - cows for milk (lead actor), chickens for eggs (supporting actor), sheep for wool (costume designer), etc., and they all contribute to the final product.
Related terms
Pastoralism: A form of agriculture where livestock are herded in order to find fresh pastures on which to graze.
Animal Husbandry: The science of breeding and caring for farm animals.
Poultry Farming: The process of raising domesticated birds such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese for the purpose of farming meat or eggs for food.
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Which agricultural practice involves the seasonal movement of livestock between mountainous and lowland pastures?
Which country is most affected by desertification due to overgrazing livestock?
Which type of agriculture is usually found in developed countries and involves a small number of people producing large quantities of food or livestock for sale?
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