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Livestock Breeds and Characteristics
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Holstein Friesian
Dominant dairy cow breed, high milk production, large black and white markings
Angus
Beef cattle, naturally polled, good marbling of the meat
Jersey
Small dairy breed, high butterfat content in milk, heat tolerant
Dorset
Sheep breed, good meat quality, year-round breeding capability
Landrace
Swine breed, large drooping ears, known for lean meat
Saanen
Goat breed, high milk production, usually white or cream-colored
Hereford
Beef cattle, red body with white face, efficient feed conversion
Suffolk
Sheep breed, black face and legs, excellent growth rate
Yorkshire
Pig breed, erect ears, prolific with large litters
Nubian
Dairy goat, long floppy ears, high butterfat content in milk
Simmental
Dual-purpose cattle, good milk and meat production, distinctive red and white pattern
Hampshire
Sheep breed, dark face with a wool cap, early maturity and rapid growth
Duroc
Pig breed, reddish-brown color, known for fast growth and good feed efficiency
Toggenburg
Goat breed, medium-sized, known for steady milk production
Brahman
Beef cattle, large hump over the shoulders, heat tolerance and disease resistance
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