Connecticut

Animal husbandry

There were an estimated 56,000 cattle and calves on Connecticut farms in 2003. Their estimated value was $56.6 million. In 2002 there were an estimated 3,800 hogs and pigs, valued at $350,000. During 2001, Connecticut dairy farmers produced an estimated 456 million lb (206.8 million kg) of milk. Also during 2001, poultry farmers produced an estimated 8.5 million lb. (3.9 million kg) of chicken and received $122,000 for 108,000 lb (49,000 kg) of turkey. Connecticut produced an estimated 883,000 eggs in 2001 at an estimated value of $41.8 million.