Livestock distribution maps-Species | Animal Genetics Training Resources

This section provides an indication of the density and distribution of livestock in various regions. Not all regions are presented, but as is the case with other sections, maps are continuously updated.

Maps were prepared by Kai Sonder (ILRI Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)

Disclaimer: Maps were drawn using the information available at the time of preparing this version of the AGTR. Maps will be updated in future versions when additional information becomes available.

Cattle
Sheep
Goats
Chickens
Pigs
Buffalo

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

All densities are in heads per km²

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution

Unsuitable for Ruminants				Cattle
		Unsuitable		<1		20-50
				1-5		50-100
				5-10		100-250
				10-20		250+

FAO (2005). Global Livestock Distributions. Data Archive produced by Environmental Research Group Oxford Ltd for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, Rome.
Year 2000 Corrected Predictions 5km resolution