Cattle
A female cow that has not had a calf
What is a sow
A female pig that has given birth to at least one litter
What is a broiler
A chicken raised specifically for meat production
What is a ewe?
A female sheep
A baby goat
What percent of US farms specialize in beef cattle ranching and farming
28%
What percent of American farms produce swine
3%
Poultry is more than just chickens. What else does poultry include?
turkeys, ducks, and geese
In 2024, how many pounds of wool were produced?
164,000
How many goats does the U.S. have?
over 3 million
What is a herd
A group of cattle
List 5 pork by-products
Pork (ham, bacon, sausage, pork chops), Lard, Gelatin, Sausage casings (intestines), Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Cosmetics, Shaving cream
How many turkeys are raised each year
200–220 million
How many sheep and lambs does the U.S. have?
5–6 million
How many meat goats does Illinois have?
23,000
In 2025, Illinois had how many total cattle and calves
1,010,000
In 2024 Illinois had how many head of swine
5.6 million
List five poultry byproducts
Organs (heart, liver, gizzard), Feet, Necks, Backs, Wings, Feathers, Fat and skin trimmings
What are the top four sheep-producing states?
Texas, California, Colorado, and Wyoming
How many milk goats does Illinois have?
9,100
List five cattle by products
Beef (steaks, hamburger, roasts), Gelatin (used in marshmallows, gummies, capsules), Broth and flavorings, Leather (boots, belts, wallets, purses), Sports equipment (footballs, baseball gloves), Saddles and tack, Tallow
Illinois is what rank in pork-producing states in the US
4th in the nation
How many eggs does The U.S. produce annually?
90 billion eggs
List five sheep by-products
Lamb , Mutton, Sheep milk, Wool, Fleece, Lotions
List five goat by-products?
Goat Milk, Cashmere, Mohair, Soap, Lotions