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