bred

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Turkeys bred at the site are supplied to farms that use traditional rearing and slaughtering methods to produce higher-quality meat, a standard known as "farmfresh".

From BBC

Larger dogs and those bred for specific types of work, such as Arctic sled dogs, "pariah" breeds, and hunting dogs, tended to have higher levels of wolf ancestry.

From Science Daily

But because eels cannot be bred in captivity, much of the trade is in wild-caught baby eels, with one species virtually indistinguishable from another.

From Barron's

The study's authors also hypothesised that the domestication process is wrongly believed to be initiated by humans, who have captured or selectively bred animals in the past.

From BBC

These plants are bred to be sturdy, so take a deep breath and choose this year’s poinsettias with an adventurous heart.

From Los Angeles Times