noun
livestock; farm animals
A somewhat formal or technical term for animals raised for economic purposes, such as meat, milk, or eggs. Compare with 産業動物 (industrial animals) and 家畜 (domestic animals).
See also: 産業動物
経済動物の飼育には、適切な環境と栄養管理が欠かせない。
Proper environment and nutritional management are essential for raising livestock.
この地域では、経済動物として牛や豚が多く飼われている。
In this region, cattle and pigs are widely raised as farm animals.
Compound of 経済 (economy) and 動物 (animal). A relatively modern term, likely coined to describe animals raised for economic purposes.