Livestock Fattening Breeds

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Breeds

some popular livestock breeds categorized by species:

Cattle Breeds:

Angus: Known for marbled beef and adaptability to various climates.

Hereford: Hardy breed with excellent foraging abilities and good beef quality.

Holstein-Friesian: Excellent dairy cattle, known for high milk production.

Charolais: Beef cattle with rapid growth and good meat quality.

Brahman: Heat-tolerant breed known for adaptability to harsh climates.

Sheep Breeds:

Merino: Renowned for fine wool and adapted to diverse climates.

Suffolk: Meat breed with good carcass quality and rapid growth.

Dorper: A shedding breed known for meat production and adaptability.

Border Leicester: Dual-purpose breed with both meat and wool qualities.

Corriedale: Dual-purpose breed suitable for both wool and meat production.

Goat Breeds:

Boer: Known for meat production with fast growth rates and good carcass quality.

Saanen: Excellent dairy breed, known for high milk production.

Angora: Renowned for mohair production and adaptability.

Nubian: Dual-purpose breed with good milk and meat qualities.

Kiko: Meat breed known for hardiness and resistance to diseases.

Pig Breeds:

Duroc: Meat breed with excellent growth rates and marbled pork.

Yorkshire: Known for prolificacy and excellent maternal instincts.

Landrace: Good for both meat and bacon production, known for high-quality pork.

Hampshire: Meat breed with excellent carcass quality and feed efficiency.

Berkshire: Renowned for flavorful meat and marbling.