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US livestock industry in 2007 according to the US Department of Agriculture.
| Industry | Amount produced | Number of animals | Economic value | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef | 30 million tons of meat | 104.8 million | US$89 billion | [215,216] |
| Dairy | 185.6 million tons of milk | 9.25 million | US$35.5 billion | [215] |
| Poultry | 40 million tons of meat | 806 million broilers 42.5 million layers |
US$35.1 billion | [203,215] |
| Pork | 22 million tons of meat | 62 million | US$5.5 billion | [203,215] |
