Missouri's Agricultural Statistics Service can provide further information on Missouri's cattle inventory. Hogs are the source of high quality animal protein in the form of common meat products such as ham, pork chops, pork sausage and bacon. By-products from hogs play a vital role in maintaining the quality of human life. Missouri is the sixth largest hog-producing state in the nation, with an inventory of hogs and pigs at 3.55 million animals. Missouri's Agricultural Statistics Service can provide further information on Missouri's swine inventory.
Horses are herbivores that have been used historically for agricultural work and transportation.
As modern technology has changed the way of agriculture, horses have become more established as companion animals. The horse industry today is diverse and contributes significantly to the economic health of the state. Horse enthusiasts enjoy a wide range of activities such as trail riding, rodeos, racing, show competitions, jumping, driving, and hunting. Chickens and turkeys that are commercially raised today are the result of many years of selection and breeding of two or more breeds in order to continually improve productivity. The chicken industry is made up of meat production chickens and egg production chickens.