Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fatten-cattle
verb
/ˈfætn ˈkætəl/
Definition
To feed livestock, especially cattle, with the intent of increasing their weight and body condition before sale or slaughter.
Examples
- Farmers often fatten cattle to prepare them for the market.
- The ranch used grain and hay to fatten the cattle during the winter months.
- Different feeding strategies can be employed to effectively fatten cattle for beef production.
Meaning
The process of providing animals with food and care to make them gain weight, usually to enhance their market value.
Synonyms
- Feed
- Finish
- Bulk up
