noun
- livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, etc.) fattened and ready for slaughter and sale as meat
Usage: chiefly British; agricultural term
Examples
- The farmer brought his fatstock to the market for auction.
- Fatstock prices rose significantly this quarter due to increased demand.
- The breeding program focuses on producing high-quality fatstock for export.
- Fatstock dealers inspect animals carefully before purchase.
- Modern farming practices have improved the efficiency of fatstock production.