a) Source of food- some animal products are utilized by people as food
b) Source of income – products utilized at home and surplus sold
c) Cultural uses – livestock are highly regarded by different communities as status symbol, medium of exchange in social ceremonies, recreational purpose
d) Animal power – Carmel, donkeys and oxen are used on farms to provide power
e) Provision of raw materials – eg texture industries raw material like wool fur, hides and skins.
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