Classification of Food Animals

CLASSIFICATION OF FOOD ANIMALS

  • Macro Livestock / Large stock: Includes cattle, buffaloes, camels, etc.
  • Medium stock:  Includes pigs.
  • Micro Livestock / Small stock:  Includes calves, sheep, goats etc.
  • According to the physical condition, food animals  are sometimes referred as lean stock and fat stock.
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