noun
horses and cattle; livestock
Refers to horses and cattle collectively, often in agricultural or historical contexts. Not used for modern livestock in general.
昔の農家では牛馬が重要な労働力だった。
In old farming households, horses and cattle were an important labor force.
牛馬の飼育には広い土地が必要だ。
Raising horses and cattle requires a large area of land.