ANIMAL BREEDS

BEEF

• Breed- Murray Grey Cattle
• Color- Silver to Black
• Use- Murray Greys are raised for meat
• They have a very mild disposition.
• They are very versatile and thrive in most climates.
• They are always solid colors.

PIGS

• Breed- American Yorkshire pig
• Color- White
• Use- raised for meat
• Most populated pig in the U.S
• They were first brought into the U.S in 1830.
• There is a club for them and they meet in Minneapolis.

SHEEP

• Breed- Churra
• Color- All
• Use- They produce very food milk.
• Also known as the Navajo-Churro sheep.
• They make Zamorana cheese.
• They are on the endangered species list.

HORSE

• Breed- Belgian draft horse
• Color- Light chestnut
• Use- They are used to transport things. Also for show.
• They are the mascot for BudLight.
• Popular for carrying knights into battle during Medieval times.
• The largest Belgian ever was 3200 pounds.

CHICKEN

• Breed- Silkie
• Color- White or tan
• Use- meat and companions
• There skin and meat is black
• They get their name because their feathers are "silky"
• Many silkie chickens star in commercials