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What livestock are raised in Saxony-Anhalt?

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In Saxony-Anhalt, livestock farming is an established part of the agricultural sector. Cattle are raised in the state, and the region supports significant cheese production. Additionally, cattle are raised in the state's heathlands.1

While the state focuses on these specific animals, it is worth noting that in the broader context of German agriculture, large-scale production units in both eastern and western sectors also concentrate on chickens, pigs, and veal calves.2