35 Cattle Business Ideas You Can Start Today [2023]
Interested in starting a cattle business in 2023?
We put together 35 of the best cattle businesses you can start in today.
For each business idea, we’ll show you real-world examples of other cattle businesses to help you see what it really takes.
Here's the full list:
1. Start a cattle farming business
Examples of a successful cattle farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cattle farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a cattle farming business ➜
2. Start a crab farming business
Examples of a successful crab farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a crab farming business:
- Starting A Business - Crab Farming Technology In Boxes And How To Start A Business In Crab Farming
- Mud Crab Farming
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Catch Crabs: A Pacific Coast Guide: Charlie White
- Crabapple Trouble: (A Graphic Novel): Kaeti Vandorn
Learn more about starting a crab farming business ➜

3. Start a Dairy Farming Business
Examples of a successful Dairy Farming Business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a Dairy Farming Business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How to start a dairy farming business: lewis & renn
- The Small-Scale Dairy: The Complete Guide to Milk Production for the Home and Market: Gianaclis Caldwell
Learn more about starting a Dairy Farming Business ➜
4. Start a bio-fuel production business
Examples of a successful bio-fuel production business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a bio-fuel production business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Biotechnology Entrepreneurship: Starting, Managing, And Leading Biotech Companies: Craig Shimasaki
- Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a bio-fuel production business ➜

5. Start a shrimp farming business
Examples of a successful shrimp farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a shrimp farming business:
- Starting A Business - How To Start A Business Of Super Intensive Shrimp Farming And Shrimp Fish Farm
- A Local Shrimp Growing Project Is Generating Income For Farmers Far From The Ocean
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a shrimp farming business ➜
6. Start a camel farming business
Examples of a successful camel farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a camel farming business:
- How I Started Camel Farming & The Many Opportunities In Camel Farming Than In Dairy Farming
- Camel Farming In Pakistan
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer: Forrest Pritchard
Learn more about starting a camel farming business ➜
7. Start a fruit butters and cheese business
Examples of a successful fruit butters and cheese business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fruit butters and cheese business:
- Fall Harvest Fruit Butters - Home & Family
- Start Your Own Business - Case Study Barossa Valley Cheese Company - Part 19 Of 21
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Home-Based Fruit Bouquet Business
- Beginners Guide To Making Homemade Cheese, Butter & Yogurt: Delicious
Learn more about starting a fruit butters and cheese business ➜
8. Start an animal feed exports business
Examples of a successful animal feed exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a animal feed exports business:
- #Kdsushma #Animalfeedexport Ep 5 I How To Export Animal Feed I Selection Of Product
- Animal Feed Making Business
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Dog Walker's Startup Guide: Create Your Own Lucrative Dog Walking Business In 12 Easy Steps: J D Antell
- How To Start An Animal Rescue Ebook : Kivi
Learn more about starting an animal feed exports business ➜
9. Start a tiger prawn farming business
Examples of a successful tiger prawn farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tiger prawn farming business:
- Starting A Business - How To Start A Business Of Super Intensive Shrimp Farming And Shrimp Fish Farm
- How To Start Giant Freshwater Prawn Farming In Your Backyard
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a tiger prawn farming business ➜
10. Start a tilapia fish farming business
Examples of a successful tilapia fish farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a tilapia fish farming business:
- How I Started My Backyard Tilapia Farming
- Tilapia Farming Profit: How To Achieve High Profit In Tilapia Farming In The Philippines
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Grow Tilapia For Fun & Profit: A Layperson's Guide To Growing Tilapia To Adulthood Without All The Technical Jargon That Makes Your Head Hurt (How To Do Fish Farming)
- Tilapia Fish Farming: Practical Manual (Tilapia Fish Farmers): Mr Mike Rosagast
Learn more about starting a tilapia fish farming business ➜
11. Start a snail farming business
Examples of a successful snail farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a snail farming business:
- Snail Farming Business: Start With 100 Snails, Earn Millions In 2 Years (Interview With Mr. Edet)
- Snail Farming Business - Tutorial For Beginners
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Easy Step On How To Start Snail Farming: Steven, Justin
- Step By Step Guide On Successful Snail Farming: Adefarakan
Learn more about starting a snail farming business ➜
12. Start a pig farm business
Examples of a successful pig farm business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pig farm business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a pig farm business ➜
13. Start a Poultry Farming Business
Examples of a successful Poultry Farming Business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a Poultry Farming Business:
- How To Start A Chicken Farm (And Make Millions)
- How I Started A Poultry Farm With Little Money And No Experience
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Poultry Farm Kindle Edition - Amazon.Com
- Poultry Farming For Beginners: Basic Guide To Start Poultry Farming Business: Richard Ofem
Learn more about starting a Poultry Farming Business ➜
14. Start a sheep farming business
Examples of a successful sheep farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a sheep farming business:
- How We Started Our Sheep Farm From Scratch!! (& Tips For Beginners)
- Sheep Farming Business Plan - How To Start A Business Sheep Farm With Low Investment And High Profit
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- How To Raise Sheep: Philip Hasheider
Learn more about starting a sheep farming business ➜
15. Start a deer farming business
Examples of a successful deer farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a deer farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Deer Farming: From Dream To Reality: Robin Winters
Learn more about starting a deer farming business ➜
16. Start an ostrich farming business
Examples of a successful ostrich farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ostrich farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting an ostrich farming business ➜
17. Become an organic fertilizer producer
Examples of a successful organic fertilizer producer:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a organic fertilizer producer:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Promote Organic Vegetable Production?: Use Of Different Sources Of Nitrogen In Sweet Pepper Production
- Organic Farming: Everything You Need to Know: Peter V. Fossel
Learn more about starting an organic fertilizer producer ➜
18. Start a beef processing business
Examples of a successful beef processing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a beef processing business:
- Modern Ultra Beef Processing Factory The First Time In My Life I Saw. Cow Leather Processing!
- Usda Assistance For Small Scale Meat Processing
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Natural Jerky Making Business Startup: How To Start, Run & Grow A Profitable Beef Jerky Business From Home!
Learn more about starting a beef processing business ➜
19. Start a livestock wholesaling business
Examples of a successful livestock wholesaling business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a livestock wholesaling business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Wholesale Distribution Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Success (StartUp Series): Bridget McCrea
- How To Open A Successful Wholesale/Liquidation Store: D D Burnett
Learn more about starting a livestock wholesaling business ➜
20. Start a bread and milk delivery business
Examples of a successful bread and milk delivery business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Bread: A Baker's Book Of Techniques And Recipes: Hamelman
- How To Make Bread: Step-By-Step Recipes For Yeasted Breads
Learn more about starting a bread and milk delivery business ➜
21. Start a pearl farming business
Examples of a successful pearl farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a pearl farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business: Sarah Beth Aubrey
- You Can Farm: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a pearl farming business ➜
22. Start a cows breeding and rearing business
Examples of a successful cows breeding and rearing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cows breeding and rearing business:
- How To Start A Cattle Farming Business
- Starting A Beef Cattle Farm 10 Tips For Beginners To Start A Cattle Ranch
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Storey's Guide to Raising Beef Cattle, 4th Edition: Health, Handling, Breeding: Heather Smith Thomas
- How To Raise Cattle: Everything You Need To Know: Philip Hasheider
Learn more about starting a cows breeding and rearing business ➜
23. Start a catfish farming business
Examples of a successful catfish farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a catfish farming business:
- How To Start A Fish Farming Business
- I Start A Catfish Farming Business In Tarpaulin Pond With Regular Feeding
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Tilapia Fish Farming: Practical Manual (Tilapia Fish Farmers): Mr Mike Rosagast
- How To Setup A Small Scale Fish Farm And Go From Fishery To Wealth: Emmanuel Adekoya
Learn more about starting a catfish farming business ➜
24. Start a livestock transportation business
Examples of a successful livestock transportation business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a livestock transportation business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Livestock Handling And Transport [Op] 4th Edition - Amazon.Com
Learn more about starting a livestock transportation business ➜
25. Start an ornamental fish farming business
Examples of a successful ornamental fish farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a ornamental fish farming business:
- Guide For A Successful Production - Ornamental Fish Farming
- How To Start Ornamental Fish Culture Business? Part- 1
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Tilapia Fish Farming: Practical Manual (Tilapia Fish Farmers): Mr Mike Rosagast
- How To Setup A Small Scale Fish Farm And Go From Fishery To Wealth: Emmanuel Adekoya
Learn more about starting an ornamental fish farming business ➜
26. Start a duck farming business
Examples of a successful duck farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a duck farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Raise Ducks In The Backyard: A Duck Farming Guide
- Raising Ducks For Beginners Guide: Perfect Poultry For
Learn more about starting a duck farming business ➜
27. Start a rabbit farming business
Examples of a successful rabbit farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a rabbit farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Start Your Farm: The Authoritative Guide to Becoming a Sustainable 21st Century Farmer: Forrest Pritchard
Learn more about starting a rabbit farming business ➜
28. Start an emu farming business ($360K/year)
Examples of a successful emu farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a emu farming business:
- Emu Bird - Emu Farm Business Plan Will Be Self Reliant In Unemployed Men And Women
- Emu Eggs For Eating Trend Means Emu Farming Isn't Going Away
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Emu Farmer's Handbook: 2: Minnaar, Phillip, Minnaar
- The Emu Farmer's Handbook: Commercial Farming Methods for Emus, Ostriches and Rheas: Phillip Minnaar
Learn more about starting an emu farming business ➜
29. Start a mosquito repellent business
Examples of a successful mosquito repellent business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a mosquito repellent business:
Learn more about starting a mosquito repellent business ➜

30. Start a livestock exports business
Examples of a successful livestock exports business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a livestock exports business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
- Your Successful Farm Business: Production, Profit, Pleasure: Joel Salatin
Learn more about starting a livestock exports business ➜
31. Start a goat rearing business
Examples of a successful goat rearing business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a goat rearing business:
- How To Start A Goat Farming Business
- How To Start A Business - Goat Farming Business Ideas With Low Investment And High Profit
For further info, check out these books and products:
- The Farm to Market Handbook: How to create a profitable business from your small farm
- The New Livestock Farmer: The Business of Raising and Selling Ethical Meat: Rebecca Thistlethwaite
Learn more about starting a goat rearing business ➜
32. Start a quail farming business
Examples of a successful quail farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a quail farming business:
For further info, check out these books and products:
Learn more about starting a quail farming business ➜
33. Start a cow renting business
Examples of a successful cow renting business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a cow renting business:
- Can You Make Money Grazing Cow And Calf On Land Rent $300 To $500
- Did You Know You Can Now Rent A Cow..?
For further info, check out these books and products:
- Start Your Own Construction And Contracting Business: Your Step-By-Step Guide To Success (Startup Series): Rich Mintzer
- How To Turn Your Network Marketing Business Into A Cash
Learn more about starting a cow renting business ➜
34. Start a fish farming business
Examples of a successful fish farming business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a fish farming business:
- How To Start A Fish Farming Business
- This Will Inspire You To Starting Up Or Reopening Your Fish Farm; Huge Investment, Huge Turnover.
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start A Fish Farming Business: Lewis & Renn
- How To Setup A Small Scale Fish Farm And Go From Fishery To Wealth: Emmanuel Adekoya
Learn more about starting a fish farming business ➜
Malik King is the founder of Malik’s Fish Garden and a fish influencer from Toronto, Canada. He raises and sells uncommon and exotic fish as a side business while working as a freelance background artist in television & cinema.
Malik sells his fish to local people and wholesales it to retailers. He mainly obtains unusual fish from other collectors and certain well-known South American fishermen.
He breeds them for around one year and provides them per the customer’s need. He lives in one building flat, where he has 55 to 60 tanks for farming.
Malik is of Sri Lankan ancestry, and after suffering in the war-torn political environment, he & his family immigrated to Canada as political refugees when he was 12. He began growing fish at seven, motivated by his father.
Every month, he spends about $500 on fish meals and $100 on medicine. Aquamalik is his YouTube channel, where he gives fish farming guidance in live sessions.
He makes roughly $5000 per tank by selling the fish. His annual net revenue from this side activity is roughly $45,000.

35. Start a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business
Examples of a successful drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business:
Here are some great videos on how to get started with a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business:
- Friends Start Inspiring Business: College Creamery Ice Cream Truck
- Starting An Ice Cream Business (Frozen Dessert Business) 3 Minute Tips Series
For further info, check out these books and products:
- How To Start & Manage An Ice Cream Business: A Practical
- How To Start & Manage An Ice Cream Business: Lewis, Jerre
Learn more about starting a drive-thru ice cream and frozen yogurt business ➜
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