Animals in Agriculture

These fluffy camelids are known to be protective and are often used as guard animals for other livestock. They will keep away large predators like bobcats and coyotes.

• Llamas

• Cattle

• Goats

These animals are vital to the health of the ecosystem. They pollinate crops and other native plants nearby.

• Chickens

• Goats

• Bees

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These animals are popular for their use in aquaponics (fish and plants grown together in a tank). Their waste provides nutrients for the plants and the plants purify the water for these animals.

• Chickens

• Fish

• Llamas

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These large ruminants come in various breeds that are specialized to produce milk, meat and/or to provide labour such as pulling carts or plows.

• Cattle

• Goats

• Llamas

These small ruminants are known for being very social and make great companion animals for horses or other livestock

• Chickens

• Goats

• Bees

These animals come in various breeds that are specialized to produce meat, eggs, or both. They can also be raised for ornamental or exhibition purposes.

• Fish

• Llamas

• Chickens

These animals are a valuable source of fertilizer and gelatin. The fertilizer comes from their manure and the gelatin is harvested from their bones.

• Llamas

• Fish

• Cattle

These animals produce honeycomb which contain waxy hexagonal cells as well as sweet honey. The wax they produce has many uses such as lip balm, candles, or wood polish.

• Bees

• Fish

• Cattle

These animals are sometimes raised as pets or therapy animals. They produce wool and are shorn annually. They can also carry heavy loads on their back.

• Cattle

• Llamas

• Goats

These animals are raised for their milk, meat and sometimes hair. They can also be used as a chemical-free form of weed control!

• Goats

• Cattle

• Bees

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