* Feedlot: This is the most common term for a large-scale operation that raises cattle for slaughter, typically in confined areas with intensive feeding.
* Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO): This term is used by the EPA to describe large-scale animal feeding operations that confine animals for at least 45 days in a year.
* Factory farm: This term, while not specific to cattle, is often used to describe any large-scale, industrial-style agricultural operation, including cattle farming.
* Industrial agriculture: This is a broader term encompassing large-scale, intensive agricultural practices, including cattle farming.
The specific term used may vary depending on the context and region.