Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

breeding-stock

Noun

/ˈbriː.dɪŋ stɒk/

Definition

Animals kept for reproduction to produce desirable offspring.

Examples

The farmer selected the best cows as breeding stock for the next generation.
Breeding stock must be carefully managed to ensure healthy and productive animals.
She invested in purebred horses to enhance her breeding stock.

Meaning

Breeding stock refers to a group of animals, such as livestock or pets, that are intentionally bred to maintain or improve certain traits in their offspring.