| Animal Group | State-Level (Annual) Variable | County-Level (Census) Variable |
| Cattle, Dairy Cows | Inventory on Jan. 1, 2013 | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Cattle, Dairy Heifers | Inventory on Jan. 1, 2013 | Not available |
| Cattle, Beef, Cattle on Feed | Inventory on Jan. 1, 2013 | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Cattle, Beef, Other | Derived (see the Appendix) | Derived |
| Poultry, Broilers | Production (head) in 2012 | Sold/moved in 2012 |
| Poultry, Turkeys | Production (head) in 2012 | Sold/moved in 2012 |
| Poultry, Layers | Inventory (average) in 2012 | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Poultry, Pullets | Derived (see the Appendix) | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Hogs | Pig crop in 2012 | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Sheep | Inventory on Jan. 1, 2013 | Inventory on Dec. 31, 2012 |
| Horses and Mules | Inventory on Nov. 1, 2006 | Inventory on Nov. 1, 2006 |