[tps_header] From burgers to lamb chops, many favorite meals center around meat. Check out a few facts and figures about Illinois livestock. [/tps_header]
- 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.
Read more: Illinois Dairy Farm Facts
