slaughter for
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Indicates the reason for killing, e.g., 'birds slaughtered for their feathers'.
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- Thousands of birds were slaughtered for their feathers.
- The animals are raised and then slaughtered for meat.
- Historically, many animals were slaughtered for their skins and bones.
- The farm prepares to slaughter the pigs for the holiday market.
- These chickens are slaughtered for their meat and eggs.
- Cattle are often slaughtered for beef and leather production.
- The facility is designed to slaughter sheep for wool and meat.
- Young calves are sometimes slaughtered for veal.
- The regulations specify how animals should be slaughtered for consumption.
- This breed of duck is primarily slaughtered for its rich liver.