livestock, farm animals, with the exception of poultry. In Western countries the category encompasses primarily cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, donkeys, and mules; other animals, such as buffalo, oxen, llamas, or camels, may predominate in the agriculture of other areas. Why is it called livestock? The animals you find onRead More →
Production losses and livestock death losses are insurable; might reduce financial risk. Other people may need “full mortality” coverage for high-value animals, such as race horses, registered livestock or show animals. This coverage will pay on the death of an animal due to any cause, rather than just named perils.Read More →
A wide range of other species such as horse, water buffalo, llama, rabbit and guinea pig are used as livestock in some parts of the world. Insect farming, as well as aquaculture of fish, molluscs, and crustaceans, is widespread. Modern animal husbandry relies on production systems adapted to the typeRead More →