culled
Example Sentences
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On 12 November veterinary officials culled all the livestock after a case of sheep and goat pox was detected.
From BBC
Tens of thousands of turkeys and chickens have been culled in recent weeks following a spate of cases in mid, west and north Wales.
From BBC
Whole flocks have to be culled when an outbreak occurs.
From BBC
A few songs that dwell on similar lyrical themes could have been culled; and it would have been thrilling to hear the star's Machiavellian side explored amidst the radio-friendly pop.
From BBC
Taiwan has culled dozens of pigs after detecting its first cases of African swine fever, with the agriculture ministry saying Thursday no other infections have been detected elsewhere on the island.
From Barron's
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