Which animal is described as producing both meat and milk?

Which animal is described as producing both meat and milk?

• A. Pigs
• B. Goats
• C. Sheep
• D. Cattle

Answer: (D)

Dual-purpose animals are those kept for both meat and milk. Cattle fit this best because they are widely raised for dairy production (milk) and for beef (meat). Dairy cattle produce large quantities of milk that can be turned into cheese, butter, and other products, while other cattle are raised for their meat. Pigs are mainly raised for meat; goats and sheep can provide both milk and meat in some systems, but cattle are the classic example used in many curricula to illustrate an animal used for both products.

Dual-purpose animals are those kept for both meat and milk. Cattle fit this best because they are widely raised for dairy production (milk) and for beef (meat). Dairy cattle produce large quantities of milk that can be turned into cheese, butter, and other products, while other cattle are raised for their meat. Pigs are mainly raised for meat; goats and sheep can provide both milk and meat in some systems, but cattle are the classic example used in many curricula to illustrate an animal used for both products.