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Which animals are commonly included in livestock farming?
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Livestock farming
Pregnant brown and white Guernsey cow.
In the context of livestock farming, the term generally refers to farm animals excluding poultry, which is categorized separately.12
Commonly included animals in Western livestock farming are:
* Cattle (including both beef and dairy breeds)
* Sheep
* Pigs
* Goats
* Horses
* Donkeys
* Mules
In other regions of the world, livestock farming may also feature animals such as buffalo, oxen, llamas, camels, alpaca, reindeer, and yak.12
These animals are raised for various purposes, including the production of meat, milk, wool, hides, and their utility as draft animals for farm work.12