AFA- BREEDS OF ANIMAL

Chicken, Duck,

and Quail

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MUSCOVY DUCK

Silver is white in
color, but its eyes

are black.

BREEDS

OF

CATTLE

Freisian is the world’s
highest production of dairy
animals. The mature body
weight of male is 580 kg
while females are 360 kg.
There are black and white
distinct patches on their
skin. Though it has high
milk production, it has a
low fat content of 3.4%.

Ayrshire is distinct from its
red or brown color with
varying amounts of white. It
has large horns with an
upward curve. The matured
body weight of the male
breed is 900 kg while 600 kg
for female. It is also good for
the production of milk. It has
moderate fat content of 4%
though it contains high
protein.

Jersey is a small breed
of dairy cattle. Its body
weight ranges from
400-500 kg. Its body
color is fawn or light
brown. It is estimated
that the fat content of
its body is 4.8%

Hereford is first
introduced in the United
States. It is noted for its
luxuriant grasses. It is
bred for beef and draft
purposes. The
characteristic color is
read with a white face
and white markings.

Devon originated in
England. It has a red
color. In good working
condition, the mature
bull weighs 770 to
1000 kg

Black Angus is
developed from cattle
native to Scotland. It is
a naturally polled horn.
Its body color is solid
black or red. Some are
white color. This is the
most common beef
breed of cattle.

BREEDS

OF SWINE

American Yorkshire is an
American breed of large
domestic pig. It is derived from
the pigs of Yorkshire breed
from the United Kingdom or
Canada. This is a bacon breed
type. It is the most widely
distributed breed of pigs in the
world.

Berkshire is originated
in the United Kingdom.
It has a short head,
curved face, and
erected ears. It can
have as many as 9
litters. Its meat is pork.

Large White is originated in
the United Kingdom. It has
erect ears. It can produce a
good meat intended for
bacon. It is considered as a
good mother and good
milker that can have litter as
much as 11.

Chester White is originated in
Chester Country, Pennsylvnia.
It is white swine with droopy,
medium sized ears. It is
known for its good mothering
ability, durability, and
soundness.

Duroc Jersey is originated
in the United States of
America. It is a good meat
type because it has good
muscle quality, low back
fat. However, it has a poor
mothering ability though it
can have litters ranging
from 9-10.

Hampshire is known
for its black color with a
white belt that covers
across the front legs
around its body. It has
erect ears, a heavily
muscled, lean meat
breed

Poland China is an
excellent feeder and gains
readily under good
conditions of care and
management. It is known
for having a very
substantial bone and for
being sound in its feet and
legs

Landrace is originated in
Denmark. It has a droopy
ear. Its meat can be a
good source of bacon
and less black fat. It is
considered to have the
characteristics of a good
mother because it can
have litter as much as 11.

Middle White is native
to the United Kingdom.
It has a short nose
suited for grazing. Its
meat has an
outstanding eating
quality with a good taste
and flavor.

Large Black is a large
swine breed which
originated in Britain. It is
entirely black in color. It
can be considered as a
grazing breed because
of its foraging ability. It
can be useful for
extensive farming.

Wild Boar is very small
in size but a ferocious
and devastating breed.
It has high genetic
potential. The fat
content is less
compared to other
breeds.

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BREEDS OF GOAT AND

RABBIT

BREEDS OF GOATS

AND THEIR

CHARACTERISTICS

GOAT

Angora is a Turkish breed of
domesticated goat. Mohair is
the lustrous fiber it produces.
It is a moderately small goat,
slender, elegant, and light
framed. In other parts of the
world, it is reared for human
consumption

GOAT

Spanish Boer is a breed
intended for meat production. It
is highly resistant to diseases
and can adapt well to hot, dry
semi-desert. It has white body
and distinctive brown/black
heads. It has the tendency to
gain weight rapidly and
develop heavy muscle.

GOAT

Kiko is a breed of
meat goat originated
in New Zealand. It is
a cross-bred of
Anglo-Nubian,
Saanen, and
Toggenburg breeds.

GOAT

Nubian is a British breed of
domestic goat. It is a
cross-breed between native
British goats and a mix of
large lop-eared goats
imported from India, Middle
East, and North Africa. It is
characterized by large,
pendulous ears and a
convex profile.

GOAT

LaMancha is an American
breed of dairy good known
for its much-reduced external
ears. It has a short and glossy
coat with numerous color
variations and patterns. It is
considered a docile breed
and is an excellent producer
of milk, high in fiber and
protein.

GOAT

Alpine is a medium to
large-sized breed of domestic
goat. It is known for its very
good milking ability. They
have no markings, have
horns, a straight profile and
erect ears. It can range from
white or gray to brown to
black. Mature does weigh
around 61 kg and 76 cm tall
at the shoulder.

GOAT

Saanen is distinct in its
white or cream body
color. It is easy to
manage and performs
best in cooler conditions.
It is the largest milk
producer of goat breeds.

Nigerian Dwarf is taken from
its origin, Nigeria. It is small
but well-proportioned. It may
be horned or hornless. Its
common colors are gold,
chocolate, and black with
white markings. Its average
weight is 35kg white
maximum height is 60 cm.

GOAT

GOAT

Jamnapari is originated
in the Indian
subcontinent. This is
intended for both milk and
meat. Its coat color is
white with patches of tan
on the neck and head.
The mature body weight
of male is 65-90 kg while
female is 40-60kg

BREEDS OF RABBITS

AND THEIR

CHARACTERISTICS

RABBIT

Belgian Red is a fancy
breed of domestic rabbit. It
is selectively bred that
resemble the wild
European hare. Its weight
averaged 2.7-4.1 kg. It is
known for its slender and
wiry frame and its long and
powerful legs

RABBIT

Californian White is
originally developed for fur
and meat. It is recognized
for its color variety of white
with dark points. Its weight
ranges from 3.4 to 4.3kg. It
has dense, plush coats.

RABBIT

Flemish giant is the
largest breed of
domestic rabbit. It is
historically bred for
their fur and meat. It
is often kept as pets
known for being
docile and patient
when being handled.

RABBIT

Red (white) New
Zealand is originated
in America but
possibly imported
from New Zealand. Its
weight averaging
4.5-5.4kg with the
does being slightly
larger than bucks. It is
bred for meat, pelts,
show, and laboratory
uses.

RABBIT

Angora is one of the
oldest types of domestic
rabbit. It is bred for the
long fibers of coat,
known as Angora wool.