Enhanced Livestock v1.0

Enhanced Livestock v1.0

This mod is based on the FS25 Realistic Livestock mod by Arrow-kb, who has decided to cease all his mods.

Features
Male Animals
Transform your breeding program with the addition of male animals:
Higher market value compared to females
Essential for reproduction – realistic breeding requirements
Uses vanilla models (no custom 3D models required)

Visual Animals
Enhanced animal visualization system:
Increased capacity from 25 (vanilla) up to 200 visual animals per husbandry
Adjustable limit via in-game slider for performance optimization

Individual Animals
Every animal is truly unique with comprehensive individual tracking:
100% individual animals – archaic cluster system completely removed

Unique identifiers based on the UK’s cattle identification system
Birthday and country of origin for each animal
Customizable names for your livestock
Physical identification tags:
Ear tags on left and right ears displaying country, farm ID, animal ID, name, and birthday
Partial identifier marking on hindquarters
Nose rings on supported animals

Enhanced Pregnancy System
Realistic and dynamic reproduction mechanics:
Species-specific litter sizes (e.g., cows can have 0-3 calves)
Conception at impregnation – offspring created when mother is impregnated, not at birth
Pregnancy tracking – view expected offspring count and due dates
Individual gestation periods – reproduction duration varies by animal, not by species

Genetics System
Deep genetic simulation affecting every aspect of animal performance:

Five genetic traits:
Health – resistance to disease and injury
Fertility – reproduction success rates
Metabolism – food consumption and weight regulation
Productivity – milk, wool, and egg production
Meat Quality – value at slaughter
Inheritance mechanics – offspring inherit traits from parents
Economic impact – genetics directly affect sale value and profitability

Weight System
Dynamic weight management with real consequences:
Individual weight tracking for every animal
Daily weight fluctuations based on food and water consumption
Ideal weight targets influenced by metabolism genetics

Health consequences – unhealthy weight affects health and can lead to death
Vulnerable young animals – juveniles especially susceptible to weight-related health issues
Sale value impact – weight directly affects market price

Enhanced UI
Comprehensive information at your fingertips:

Family tree viewer – track lineage and breeding lines
Detailed animal screens – extensive stats and information
Enhanced info boxes – quick access to vital animal data
Clean, intuitive interface design

Enhanced Production
Realistic production cycles based on biological factors:

Cow milk production:
Only produce milk when lactating
Yield rises and falls based on lactation curve
Production tied to pregnancy cycle

Sheep wool production:
Seasonal wool growth
Only produce wool during warm months
Production affected by genetics and health

Death and Aging
Natural lifecycle with meaningful consequences:

No age limits – animals can live beyond 5 years
Species-specific lifespans – each animal type has realistic expected lifespan
Progressive mortality – increasing death chance with age, but can live past expectancy

Multiple death causes:
Old age
Poor health
Random accidents
Pregnancy complications

Enhanced Animal Dealer
Completely reimagined purchasing experience:
Global farm network – hundreds of unique farms across supported countries
Farm specialization – each farm produces up to 3 animal types

Daily deliveries – farms send animals to dealer each day
Time-limited availability – animals eventually disappear if not purchased
Dynamic inventory – continuous rotation with new animals
Local and imported stock – mostly local animals with occasional imports
Unique genetics – every animal has individual traits affecting price
Pregnant animals available – chance to purchase pregnant stock
Quality-based pricing – farm quality affects animal traits and cost

In Development
The following features are currently being developed:
Disease System – Animal health conditions and treatments
Message Log – Event tracking and history for husbandries