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livestock

[lahyv-stok] / ˈlaɪvˌstɒk /




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"Another issue we're tackling at the moment is dogs off leads. Not only do they disturb ground nesting birds but they also have an impact on livestock, particularly during lambing season."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

According to family legend, Glidden was inspired to design his own wire to keep livestock out of his wife’s garden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Over time, they can enter freshwater and marine environments, raising increasing concerns about potential health risks to humans, livestock, and wildlife.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Producing less corn and wheat reduces not only food available for humans but also food for livestock.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

So far, I’ve emphasized direct and indirect values of crops and livestock as food.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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