Cattle-stealing is also known as cattle robbery, rustling, or stock theft. Rustling is a term used to describe a specific type of cattle-theft where the animals are herded a considerable distance away from their original location. Livestock theft or stock theft, on the other hand, refers to the general act of stealing livestock such as cattle, sheep, or horses. The term cow snatching can also be used to describe the act of cattle-stealing. While cattle theft is illegal, it continues to be a problem in some areas of the world. Farmers and ranchers use various security measures to protect their livestock from this illegal activity.