LIVESTOCK
Livestock refers to domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, labor, and other products. Key types of livestock include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry.
CATTLE
Beef Cattle
we raise this breeds primarily for meat production. Common breeds include Angus, Hereford, and Charolais.
Dairy Cattle
Raised for milk production. Common breeds include Holstein, Jersey, and Guernsey.
SHEEP
Wool Sheep
Raised primarily for wool. Breeds like Merino and Rambouillet are common.
Meat Sheep
Raised for lamb and mutton. Breeds include Suffolk and Dorset.
GOATS
Dairy Goats
Raised for milk production. Popular breeds include Saanen and Nubian.
Goats Meat
Raised for meat, commonly referred to as chevon or goat meat. Breeds include Boer and Kiko.
Fiber Goats
Raised for their fiber (mohair or cashmere). Angora goats produce mohair, and cashmere goats produce cashmere.
PIGS
POULTRY
Chickens
Provide eggs and meat.
Turkeys
Raised for meat.
Ducks
Produce meat, eggs, and sometimes feathers for down products.