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Canadian Foodgrains Bank Livestock Important Animals on the Farm Did you know? There are many types of livestock in the world. Which of these animals have you seen? Cows Alpaca Sheep Camel Goats Gayal Pigs Llama Chickens Water buffalo Turkeys Yak This picture is of a girl from Ethiopia, holding a New words pair of goats. In many cultures around the world Here are some new words you can learn that refer domesticated animals, called livestock, are a very to livestock! important source of food and income (money). Baby animals can be sold and the money used to Draught – (pronounced “draft”) A draught animal pay for other important things like school fees. is an animal that is very strong and is used for Livestock can be useful for wool, leather or fur, tasks such as ploughing or logging. used mostly for clothing but also for homes, tools and other household goods. Livestock is also Mount – A mount is an animal that can be ridden used as helpers on the farm! by people, such as horses or camels. Sometimes, in situations of extreme hunger Pack– A pack animal is an animal that is used to and famine, families will sell their livestock in carry supplies or people. order to buy food. This is a big problem because families might not get very much money for their livestock during famine times. Since livestock are Name these livestock animals important for food (for milk, meat, and help on the farm), it is even more difficult for people to feed themselves after their livestock is gone, even if there is food growing in the fields. Livestock is very important for families 1 and communities to fight hunger. Many organizations around the world know 2. Camel; 3. Sheep 1. Alpaca; Answers: this and help families regain the ability to feed themselves by giving goats or other important animals. 2 Often, the family then gives the first babies of their animals to other families in their community so everyone can have 3 livestock and feed themselves. Canadian Foodgrains Bank foodgrainsbank.ca/education.

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