Herd

/hˈɜːd/

/ˈhɝd/

Herd

a group of animals, such as cows, sheep, etc. that are from the same species, which move and feed together

a group of wild mammals from the same species, such as antelopes, elephants, etc. that live and move together

a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things

to herd

move together, like a herd

ruffs

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

keep, move, or drive animals

Example

The farmer carefully branded the herd of sheep with the farm's emblem.

They run a herd of camels for desert expeditions.

She runs a herd of goats for dairy production.

Trembles can lead to serious health issues, so farmers monitor their herds closely.

Proper grazing management carries a herd by ensuring access to nutritious pasture.

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