Most Common Livestock in the United States

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Overall, cattle and poultry are the most common livestock in the United States, with hogs and pigs following closely behind. However, the specific types of livestock raised can vary depending on the state and region, as well as factors such as climate and consumer demand.Here is a breakdown of the most common livestock by state:

• Alabama: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Alaska: Aquaculture (oysters, clams, and other shellfish)
• Arizona: Cattle and calves
• Arkansas: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• California: Milk cows and other dairy cattle
• Colorado: Cattle and calves
• Connecticut: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• Delaware: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Florida: Cattle and calves
• Georgia: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Hawaii: Aquaculture (shrimp)
• Idaho: Cattle and calves
• Illinois: Hogs and pigs
• Indiana: Hogs and pigs
• Iowa: Hogs and pigs
• Kansas: Cattle and calves
• Kentucky: Hogs and pigs
• Louisiana: Cattle and calves
• Maine: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• Maryland: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Massachusetts: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• Michigan: Milk cows and other dairy cattle
• Minnesota: Hogs and pigs
• Mississippi: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Missouri: Cattle and calves
• Montana: Cattle and calves
• Nebraska: Cattle and calves
• Nevada: Cattle and calves
• New Hampshire: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• New Jersey: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• New Mexico: Cattle and calves
• New York: Milk cows and other dairy cattle
• North Carolina: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• North Dakota: Cattle and calves
• Ohio: Hogs and pigs
• Oklahoma: Cattle and calves
• Oregon: Cattle and calves
• Pennsylvania: Milk cows and other dairy cattle
• Rhode Island: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• South Carolina: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• South Dakota: Cattle and calves
• Tennessee: Cattle and calves
• Texas: Cattle and calves
• Utah: Cattle and calves
• Vermont: Dairy cows and other dairy cattle
• Virginia: Poultry (chickens and turkeys)
• Washington: Cattle and calves
• West Virginia: Hogs and pigs
• Wisconsin: Milk cows and other dairy cattle
• Wyoming: Cattle and calves

Here is the map of the most common livestock by U.S. county.

In the United States, nearly 100 million cattle and calves (beef and dairy) are dispersed widely across the country, with a greater concentration generally in the Central States.

Overall, the number of cattle and calves in the United States increased from 30.1 million in 1869, reaching a peak of 132.0 million in 1975. In recent years, the Nation’s inventory of cattle and calves has seen a steady decline.

With a vast demand for beef in the United States, growing cattle are at the top of livestock. Raising pigs and chickens is also profitable.

The top states for pig farming are Iowa, North Carolina, Minnesota, Illinois, and Indiana. Iowa is the top producer of pigs in the United States, with North Carolina following in second place. These states have favorable climate conditions, abundant land, and access to feed and water resources, which make them ideal for pig farming. Additionally, these states have a strong infrastructure for pig processing and distribution, which supports the growth of the pig farming industry in these areas.

The top U.S. states for chicken farming are Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina, and Mississippi. Georgia is the top producer of chickens in the United States, followed by Arkansas in second place.

Below the map of the top agricultural animal product by U.S, State labeled with total export profit.

Cattle are commonly the most profitable and most accessible livestock to get profit. Beef cattle demand good meadow, hay when winter, and freshwater.

With a business worth approximately $50 billion, chicken growing is one of the most profitable U.S. economic sectors. According to the most up-to-date Census of Agriculture, there were more than 230 thousand chicken farms in the U.S.,

The pork industry has excellent times right now with high pig prices and low grain prices. Commonly, in the United States, from one pig, you can get a net profit of 100-500 U.S. dollars after half a year of growing.