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cattle breeders
[/ˈkætəl ˈbriːdərz/]
noun
pl: cattle breeders
criadores de gado
1.
People who breed and raise cattle for agricultural or commercial purposes
The cattle breeders in Texas are known for raising high-quality beef cattle.
Os criadores de gado no Texas são conhecidos por criar gado de carne de alta qualidade.
2.
Professionals engaged in selective breeding to improve cattle breeds
Modern cattle breeders use genetic testing to enhance desirable traits.
Os criadores de gado modernos usam testes genéticos para aprimorar características desejáveis.
Synonyms
ranchers
livestock farmers
stock raisers
cattle farmers
herders
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
criadores de gado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
pecuaristas
More formal/technical term commonly used in commercial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
criadores de gado
Standard regional usage
Portugal
criadores de gado / pecuaristas
Both terms used; pecuarista more common in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
run a tight herd
put out to pasture
cash cow
livestock management
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