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Livestock animals refer to domesticated species raised in agriculture for the purpose of producing commodities such as meat, milk, eggs, fiber, leather and labor. Examples of livestock animals include cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, horses and rabbits. These animals are often kept in large numbers in confined spaces, and their management and care is a specialized field known as animal husbandry. The breeds of these animals can vary widely depending on the region and purpose for which they are raised. In contrast to pets, livestock animals are typically not kept for companionship or recreation, but rather for their utility in agricultural production.