Livestock By Type
Introduction
Different type of livestock have different impacts on the planet.
This page is intended as a directory of the different types of livestock as well as alternative products for each type.
General Alternative Info
Click the Animal Alternatives button to see our directory of non-animal food alternatives.
Click the Alternatives to Livestock button to learn about ways farmers can make money without having to rely on livestock.
Poultry
Ducks
Ungulates
Cattle
Goats
Sheep
Sheep farming is having a tragic effect on grasslands, particularly in places including Mongolia, Australia, and the UK.
While sheep originated from the wild (some of which still roam in their natural habitats) others are feral sheep which were released or lost by farmers, and have problematic consequences for the places where they are invasive species. Some cause serious problems including plant extinction which can lead to other types of extinction, land slides, and other problems.