Types of Livestock - JSS2 Agricultural science Lesson Note

Livestock encompasses a diverse range of animals, each with distinct characteristics and uses. Types of Livestock include:

  - Cattle: Domesticated bovine animals, such as cows and bulls, raised for meat (beef) and dairy production.

  - Poultry: Domesticated birds, including chickens, ducks, and turkeys, raised for meat and eggs.

  - Sheep: Domesticated ruminant animals primarily raised for wool and meat (lamb or mutton).

  - Goats: Domesticated animals with multiple uses, including meat (chevon), milk, and fibre (cashmere or mohair).

  - Pigs: Domesticated swine raised for pork production.