What are the different types of livestock farming?

• Poultry

  Poultry farming is one of the most popular livestock farming options in World. It is also known as the king of livestock farming in the country. In World, the most common livestock animals are poultry birds (chicken, turkey, quail, and duck), small ruminants (goats, sheep), pigs, cattle, rabbits, and horses and camels in some parts of the northern region.

• Cattle

  Cattle farming is the large-scale rearing and raising of cattle for various agricultural purposes. It also entails the rearing and management of two types of animals: one for food requirements such as milk and another for labour purposes such as ploughing, irrigation, and so on. Dairy animals are those that produce milk (e.g., goats, buffalo, cows, etc.) Draught animals are animals that are used for labour.

• Pig Farming

  Pig farming involves raising and managing pigs mainly for meat (pork). This aspect of livestock farming is well-known in most parts of the world.

  Pigs are raised on five different types of farms: wean-to-finish, finishing, farrow-to-finish, and farrow-to-nursery.

• Goat Farming

  Goat farming involves rearing different goat breeds for commercial purposes in a confined environment or an expanse of land. Its meat (chevon) is one of the most sought-after in the country.