domestic animals; livestock
General term for animals raised for agricultural purposes, including cattle, pigs, chickens, etc. Not used for pets.
この地域では家畜の飼育が盛んです。
Livestock farming is thriving in this region.
家畜に餌をやる時間だ。
It's time to feed the livestock.
The farmer keeps livestock such as cows and pigs.
Taking care of the livestock every morning is my job.
During the summer, the livestock are put out to pasture on the plateau.
cattle pen; livestock enclosure
veterinary hospital (for livestock)