List of domesticated meat animals

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Domesticated meat animals are animals that have been tamed and bred for the purpose of producing meat. This list includes a variety of species, each with its own unique characteristics and contributions to human diets.

Cattle

Cattle are large domesticated ungulates that are commonly raised for meat, known as beef. They are also used for milk production and as draft animals. Cattle are ruminants, meaning they have a unique digestive system that allows them to break down tough plant materials.

Pigs

Pigs are omnivorous domesticated animals that are primarily raised for pork. They are highly adaptable and intelligent, and are known for their ability to root in the soil for food.

Sheep

Sheep are domesticated ruminants that are raised for meat (lamb or mutton), milk, and wool. They are typically grazed on pastures and have a strong flocking instinct.

Goats

Goats are versatile domesticated animals that are raised for meat (chevon), milk, and fiber. They are known for their ability to browse on rough, sparse terrain.

Poultry

Poultry refers to domesticated birds that are raised for meat or eggs. This category includes chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. Chickens are the most common type of poultry and are raised for both meat (broilers) and eggs (layers).

Rabbits

Rabbits are small mammals that are raised for meat, fur, and as pets. Domestic rabbits are a different species from wild rabbits and have been selectively bred for these purposes.

Deer

Deer are ruminant mammals that are farmed for venison, antler velvet, and hide. The most common species of farmed deer is the red deer.

Bison

Bison are large bovines that are farmed for meat, hide, and as tourist attractions. Bison meat is leaner than beef and has a slightly sweeter flavor.

Camelids

Camelids are a group of even-toed ungulates that includes camels, llamas, and alpacas. They are raised for meat, milk, wool, and as beasts of burden.

Fish

Fish farming or pisciculture involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures for food. Common species include salmon, trout, and tilapia.

Insects

Edible insects are raised for human consumption, often as a source of protein. Common species include mealworms, crickets, and silkworms.

See also

• Animal husbandry
• Livestock
• Meat industry