Livestock Management Vocabulary

noun food for animals

verb to give food to someone or something

• The farmer needs to feed the livestock every morning.
• Don't forget to feed the dog before you leave.
• I'm so hungry, I need to feed my face.
• Reading books is a way to feed your mind.

noun food for horses or cattle; the act of searching for food or provisions

verb to search widely for food or provisions

• The animals were allowed to forage for food in the meadow.
• We can forage for some snacks in the kitchen.
• Let's forage for some goodies in the fridge.
• He had to forage through his memories to find the answer.

noun A person who tends or herds goats

• The goatherd led his flock up the mountain to graze on fresh grass.
• The goatherd is always surrounded by his goats, they're like his best friends.
• The goatherd is out there with his goat squad, just chilling in the fields.
• The goatherd carefully tended to his responsibilities, just like he did with his goats.

noun the act of feeding on grass or pasture by animals

verb to feed on grass or pasture

• The cattle were peacefully grazing in the pasture.
• The cows were just chillin' and grazing in the field.
• The goats were munching and grazing on the grass.
• Her mind was grazing on the idea of starting her own business.

noun land covered with grass suitable for grazing animals

• The farmer rotated his livestock to different pasturage areas to ensure proper grazing.
• The cows love the fresh green pasturage in the springtime.
• Let's take a shortcut through that field of pasturage over there.
• Her mind was a rich pasturage of ideas and creativity.

noun a summary or brief collection of news or information

verb to gather or collect (livestock) by riding around on horseback

adjective relating to the act of gathering or collecting in a circular or comprehensive manner

• The police conducted a roundup of suspected criminals in the area.
• Let's do a roundup of all the snacks we have before the movie starts.
• I heard there's a roundup happening at the club tonight, wanna go?
• The manager did a roundup of all the outstanding tasks before the deadline.

noun A hen house is a shelter specifically designed for housing chickens or hens.

• The farmer built a sturdy hen house to protect his chickens from predators.
• Let's go check out the new hen house the farmer just put up.
• I heard the chickens are throwing a party in the hen house tonight.
• The classroom was so chaotic, it felt like a hen house.