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The phrase "beast of burden" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to any creature (usually an animal) that is used by humans to carry heavy loads or do other hard labor. For example, "Donkeys have long been used as beasts of burden to transport goods across the desert."
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beast of burden
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A draught animal that carries or pulls heavy loads, such as a donkey, mule, llama, camel or ox.
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