Livestock

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Livestock

Livestock (pronunciation: /ˈlaɪvˌstɒk/) is a term used to refer to domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor. The term is often used to refer solely to those species of animals that are bred and raised for direct use by humans.

Etymology

The word "livestock" originated in the early 17th century and is a compound of "live" and "stock". In the sense of "cattle", it is directly related to the Old English word "lifsticce". The word "stock" in this context means a store or supply for future use, and "live" refers to the fact that the animals are alive, as opposed to being dead meat.

Related Terms

  • Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
  • Domestication: The process of adapting wild plants and animals for human use. Domestic species are raised for food, work, clothing, medicine, and many other uses.
  • Commodity: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
  • Fiber: Dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes.
  • Labor: Work, especially hard physical work.

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