stock raising

noun
the breeding and raising of livestock.
Origin:
1790–1800

Related forms
stock raiser, noun
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Much of it is used for stock raising, especially beef and dairy cattle and
  sheep, and for hay and other field crops.
Agricultural crops and stock raising were the primary land uses within the
  project area at the time of construction.
After his service he continued with his mercantile pursuits and stock raising.
Mining attracted many of the pioneers, but stock raising and farming were
  undertaken by others.
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