### Question
How is the term livestock defined?


### Answer
The term **livestock** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 182* as the following:

> cattle, sheep, swine, horses, mules, or goats—whether live or dead

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL DEFINITIONS**

