
Livestock
Farm Context
Use 'livestock' when talking about animals on a farm, especially in farming or rural settings.

During the tour, we learned how the livestock were cared for on the farm.
Economic Asset
'Livestock' often indicates the farmer's investment, treated as a resource for income through products or sales.

The rise in livestock prices greatly boosted the farmer's earnings this season.
Beyond Food
'Livestock' includes animals used for other purposes like work, not just those raised for meat or milk.

Oxen, also considered livestock, are invaluable for plowing in traditional farming.
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