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.