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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda: National Agricultural Statistics Service

For Students 9th - 10th
A good site for statistical evidence of the importance of domesticated mammals in feeding this country. Click on any of the animal types and you can retrieve how many were slaughtered.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Cattle

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive list of most of the breeds of domesticated livestock that are used in the cattle industry. Brief history of their use and links to background and use of each breed.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University: Breeds of Livestock Goats

For Students 9th - 10th
A good history of our use of goats and links to the major breeds of domesticated goats and their specific uses.
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Handout
Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State Univ: Breeds of Livestock Other Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a good overview of the use of "other species" that one would not immediately think of as a domesticated mammal. Examples include Buffalo and Llamas.
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Article
Other

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Marine Mammals in Captivity

For Students 9th - 10th
An article expressing concern about the use of marine mammals in the entertainment industry.