Farm Facts: Meat Production

By Carisa Ownby | Posted on
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From burgers to lamb chops, many favorite meals center around meat. Check out a few facts and figures about Illinois livestock.

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  • The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies pork, veal, beef and lamb as livestock.
  • In an average year, Illinois farmers raise 341,000 beef cattle, 53,000 sheep and 5 million hogs.

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Sources:Ag in the Classroom, Illinois Farm Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture

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