Enterprise in which cattle are fed grain and other concentrates for usually 90-120 days.  Feedlots range in size from less than 100-head capacity to many thousands.

Elevage hors-sol

  Where cattle are fed a high protein grain based diet to reach exact market specifications.

an animal feeding operation used in factory farming; see CAFO

(n) a building where livestock are fattened for market

A confined area for the controlled feeding of animals. Tends to concentrate large amounts of animal waste that cannot be absorbed by the soil and, hence, may be carried to nearby streams or lakes by r [..]

A confined area for the controlled feeding of animals. Tends to concentrate large amounts of animal waste that cannot be absorbed by the soil and, hence, may be carried to nearby streams or lakes by r [..]

A confined area for the controlled feeding of animals. Tends to concentrate large amounts of animal waste that cannot be absorbed by the soil and, hence, may be carried to nearby streams or lakes by [..]

An area containing a high density of animals fattened by intensive feeding and restricted movement. Hazards caused by high concentration of waste material.

Enterprise in which cattle are fed grain and other concentrates for usually 90 to120 days. Feedlots range in size from less than 100-head capacity to many thousands.

(feedyard) - a type of Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) (also known as "factory farming") which is used for finishing livestock, notably beef cattle, prior to slaughter.

(US) Land on which livestock are fattened for market