Eli5: Is there any particular reason on why we mostly eat cow/chicken meat instead of other animals? Are these healthier or is there another reason?

Question

Eli5: Is there any particular reason on why we mostly eat cow/chicken meat instead of other animals? Are these healthier or is there another reason?

In: Biology

Answer 1

Cows and chickens are simpler animals. Easier to raise and care for. But honestly that’s mostly Americans. Sheep, goats and pigs are all way up there world wide as well.