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*[http://www.fao.org/docrep/015/i2469e/i2469e00.pdf Small animals for small farms] | *[http://www.fao.org/docrep/015/i2469e/i2469e00.pdf Small animals for small farms] | ||
*[http://www.fao.org/edible-insects/en/ FAO on edible insect cultivation] | *[http://www.fao.org/edible-insects/en/ FAO on edible insect cultivation] | ||
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Revision as of 05:08, 4 August 2017
Micro livestock are breeds and species deliberately chosen for small size and ecological or economic footprint. The intent is to choose varieties to fit a particular niche, for subsistence or market, that is more appropriate to the climate, locale, cultural practices and space in a particular region.
Some examples:
- Iguana
- Chickens
- Guinea pig (cuy)
- miniature pigs
- Vietnames pot-bellied pigs
- Miniature cattle
- Goats
- Sheep
- Rabbits
- Insects
