bovicide

/ˌboʊvɪˈsaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of killing cattle, especially on a large scale.

“The bovicide was a major concern for the local farmers due to the disease that had spread among their livestock.”

Synonyms

  • beast slaughter
  • cattle slaughter

Antonyms

  • cattle conservation
  • herd preservation