The term livestock generally refers to large hoofed mammals that have been domesticated. The most important agricultural product in the United States is cattle. Other important livestock are pigs, sheep and horses. Cattle breeds are divided into two groups. Beef cattle are raised for meet, while dairy cattle are raised as a source of milk and other dairy products.
Leather is made from cattle hides.
Dairy products are produced by hoofed mammals. Almost all the commercial production in the United States involves cattle, though goats are sometimes milked. Chicken Eggs Turkeys Of several birds that have been domesticated for agricultural purposes, chickens are by far the most important. Turkeys are also fairly popular, especially during holidays, particularly Thanksgiving. Aquaculture isn't nearly as important as the cattle, dairy or poultry industries.