Section 5: Livestock Production

Animals that are raised on farms or ranches are called livestock.Animals that are raised on farms or ranches Livestock are domestic animals.• Animals that have been tamed to live in a human environment
• Not wild animals This means they are not wild animals but have been tamed to live in a human environment. The most common types of livestock found in North Dakota include beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, horses, and poultry. Other kinds of specialty livestock such as goats, rabbits, and emus are also raised in the state.