Crossbreeding is the mating of animals of different breeds. Most of the offspring have a higher performance level than the average performance level of the parents. Many breeders use artificial insemination to improve the quality of their livestock. Diluted semen (sperm-carrying fluid) from a high-quality male is injected into the reproductive tract of the female at the proper time for fertilization. An exception is the Mangalitsa pig, which is known for its woolly-coated skin. Sheep The sheep is one of the oldest animals being domesticated for agricultural reasons. Lamb and hogget or mutton are terms referring to meat of a sheep. Aside from that, their milk are drinkable and their wool are prominent than other animals . The best fiber-yielding goats are Angora goats because they produce wool with a silky texture and beautiful appearance. Since they are more delicate than other types of goats, Angora goats should receive a great deal of care and attention. Companionship Goats make great pets, especially if they are bred for companionship. If you are looking for profitable beef cattle that you will raise in a small farm, you will never go wrong with the Texas Longhorn. This beef cattle has horns that grow as long as 120 inches. Texas Longhorns are ideal to raise even in dry climate because they can endure that condition. Another famous beef cattle breed is the Murray Grey from Eastern Australia. Now, you can start branding your farm animals. Here are the procedures you must follow to ensure safety. Remember, you have to be very careful when branding to avoid injury to you or your animals. 1. Get the animal ready for branding. Make sure that the part that will be branded is clean and dry. Branding a damp cattle, for instance may cause scalding or scarring on the hide. Goats and sheep that are not too fat or thin may be sheared so that they will look better to the buyers. Ethnic buyers prefer non-neutered male sheep or goats since they grow fast. Thus, avoid castrating your animals if you are planning to market them at public auctions. After you drop off your sheep and goats at the stockyard, keep an eye on them to make sure they are fed sufficiently and are placed in a clean and large area.