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Types of Breed of Livestock
Types of Breed of Livestock
2. HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN
Its color combination of black and white may vary from spotted white to
Different breeds of Chickens and their characteristics
almost all black. Quiet and docile.
1. Meat type – intended for the production of chevon Male weight (818 kg.)
2. Dairy type – intended for the production of milk female weight (568 kg )
3. Dual purpose type – raised for both milk and meat average milk production is (22 kg/day)
MEAT TYPE
1. ONGOLE/NELLORE DUAL PURPOSE TYPE
Usually colored white but its hump and neck are dark gray. 1. SAHIWAL
Mature male weighs ( 730-834 kg ) Reddish brown with or without white markings. The massive hump in males
Female weighs ( 420-625 kg ) frequently fall to one side. The body is heavily symmetrical with a short and
lean neck while the dewlap is large and heavy
Varies from black fawn to white but the preferred color is black, clear pure white 1.5 L/day
markings at each side of the belly; white legs below the knees Average lactation (days: 200)
Hair is medium to short
Approximate mature weight: 60 kg
6. PHILIPPINE NATIVE GOAT
Characteristics:
Average Milk Production:
Small, stocky, and low set
1.5 L/day Found throughout the country.
40% fat Thrives in all Agro Economical Zone (AEZ)
Average lactation (days: 200) Color and Markings: