Cattle:
* Beef Cattle: Primarily raised for meat production, with various breeds like Angus, Hereford, and Charolais.
* Dairy Cattle: Bred for milk production, with Holstein, Jersey, and Guernsey being popular breeds.
Swine:
* Pork: Primarily raised for meat production, with breeds like Yorkshire, Duroc, and Hampshire.
* Breeding Stock: Used for breeding purposes, often specialized for specific traits.
Poultry:
* Broilers: Chickens raised for meat production.
* Layers: Hens specifically bred for egg production.
* Turkeys: Primarily raised for meat production.
* Ducks and Geese: Raised for meat, eggs, or feathers.
Sheep:
* Lamb: Raised for meat production, with breeds like Suffolk, Hampshire, and Rambouillet.
* Wool: Bred for their fleece, with breeds like Merino and Romney.
Goats:
* Meat Goats: Raised for meat production, with breeds like Boer and Kiko.
* Dairy Goats: Bred for milk production, with breeds like Saanen and Toggenburg.
* Fiber Goats: Bred for their mohair or cashmere, with breeds like Angora and Cashmere.
Horses:
* Racehorses: Bred for racing competitions.
* Workhorses: Used for various tasks like farming and transportation.
* Show Horses: Bred for competitions and exhibition purposes.
* Recreational Horses: Used for riding, trail riding, and other leisure activities.
Other Livestock:
* Alpacas and Llamas: Raised for their fleece, which is used for clothing and other products.
* Rabbits: Raised for meat, fur, or as pets.
* Bison: Raised for meat production, with a growing demand for their meat.
Specialty Livestock:
* Emu and Ostrich: Raised for their meat and feathers.
* Deer: Raised for meat production, with specific breeds like White-tailed Deer and Red Deer.
* Elk: Raised for meat and antlers.
This list is not exhaustive, as there are other types of livestock raised in the US, but these are the most common and commercially significant. The specific types and breeds of livestock raised can vary depending on the region and market demands.