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Identify This & That on Illinois Farms COWS When
you think of seeing farms from your car window, you probably think of “moo cows,” right? Grazing cattle, both dairy and beef, are one of
the most visible signs of agriculture. What you won’t see is how many
products– more than milk or beef– come from cattle. Thanks to these
bovine beauties, we have improved bandages, candles, and even jelly
beans.
PIGS You may not see too many pigs from your car window. That's because many pigs are raised inside. Pigs can't sweat like you and I can, and they don't have shaggy coats to keep them war either. Farmers often raise pigs inside where the farmer can control the temperature, making it most comfortable for the pigs.
SHEEP, GOATS & Llamas. Oh my!
Don't let the wool get pulled over your eyes. Illinois farmers raise more than just cows and pigs. They raise sheep, goats, llamas, and more. That's a fact ewe can remember. (Oops, did we forget to mention that a female sheep is called a ewe?)
OSTRICHES Sometimes we need to pull our heads out of the sand and see what unusual animals live on Illinois farmers. Take ostriches for example. Farmed for their meat, feathers, and eggs, ostriches can grow up to nine feet tall and 350 pounds.
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