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shuhuang



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 12:47 am    Post subject: meaning of livestock Reply with quote
I would like to know if things like chickens can be considered livestock. Thanks.
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dragn



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi,

Livestock refers to any type of domesticated animal raised in an agricultural setting to produce food or to do work. The word frequently does include poultry (chickens); however, this inclusion is not universal.

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