"Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that addresses the evaluation (using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods) of the genetic value (estimated breeding value, EBV) of livestock."
The study of animal reproduction, including breeding, genetics, and selection.
Introduction to Reproduction and Genetics: The basics of reproductive anatomy and genetic concepts that are fundamental in animal science's understanding of reproduction genetics;.
Reproductive Physiology: The study of the endocrine and other systems that control the initiation and maintenance of reproduction in animals;.
Male Reproductive System: Anatomy, physiology, and function of the male reproductive system;.
Female Reproductive System: Anatomy, physiology, and function of the female reproductive system, including fertility and reproductive cycles;.
Gametogenesis: The processes of spermatogenesis and oogenesis that produce eggs and sperm cells;.
Fertilization and early embryonic development: The process by which a sperm and an egg join to form a zygote, which then undergoes mitotic cell divisions and differentiation to become a fetus;.
Embryonic and Fetal Development: Developmental biology of the embryo and fetus as the cells differentiate into different tissues and organs;.
Reproductive technologies: The application of reproductive biology research to animal breeding, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and cloning;.
Pedigree Analysis and Genetic Mapping: Techniques for analyzing genetic data to understand inheritance patterns and identify genes affecting complex traits;.
Gene regulation and expression: The molecular mechanisms by which genes are switched on and off and express themselves in cells;.
Genetic variation and heritability: The spectrum of variation in genetic potential across individuals in a population and the extent to which that variation is heritable;.
Quantitative genetics and selection: The statistical methods used to predict and improve animal traits desirable in agriculture;.
Bioethics and animal welfare: The ethical and moral considerations of animal reproduction and genetic research in agriculture;.
Reproductive success and population dynamics: The factors that influence population dynamics, such as mate choice, sexual selection, and reproductive fitness;.
Evolutionary ecology: The processes that shape population genetics, including gene flow, selection, mutation, and adaptation.
Asexual reproduction: A type of reproduction where offspring is produced without the involvement of gametes. Common methods include fragmentation, budding, and vegetative propagation.
Sexual reproduction: A process where two gametes (sperm and egg cells) fuse together to create a new organism. Sexual reproduction offers genetic variation and diversity.
Artificial insemination: A process where sperm is collected from a male and introduced into a female's reproductive system without mating.
In vitro fertilization (IVF): A process of fertilizing an egg outside of the body and implanting the fertilized egg back into the female's uterus.
Embryo transfer: A process where an embryo is removed from one female and transferred into the uterus of another female.
Cloning: A process of producing a genetically identical copy of an organism.
Marker-assisted selection: A genetic selection method where markers linked to favorable traits are used to select for desirable traits.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): A process of altering the DNA of an organism to express or suppress certain traits.
Epigenetics: The study of heritable phenotype changes that do not involve alterations in the DNA sequence.
Gene editing: A technology that allows scientists to modify DNA sequences by adding, removing, or altering genetic material.
Hybridization: A process that creates offspring from two different species or subspecies through artificial means.
Polyploidy: A type of chromosome mutation resulting in an increase in the number of sets of chromosomes.
Transgenic organisms: Organisms that have been genetically engineered to contain genes from other organisms.
Recombinant DNA technology: A technology that allows DNA molecules from two different sources to be combined into one molecule to create new genetic combinations.
"The evaluation is done using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods."
"The genetic value is measured using estimated breeding value (EBV) and is used for selecting animals with superior EBV."
"Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or with other desirable traits has revolutionized livestock production throughout the entire world."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding incorporates population genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, and recently molecular genetics."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding is based on the pioneering work of Sewall Wright, Jay Lush, and Charles Henderson."
"Best linear unbiased prediction is used to evaluate the genetic value of livestock."
"Selecting animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production has revolutionized livestock production."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding incorporates population genetics and quantitative genetics."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding is based on the pioneering work of Sewall Wright, Jay Lush, and Charles Henderson, and recently molecular genetics has also been incorporated."
"Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or with other desirable traits has revolutionized livestock production."
"Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV has revolutionized livestock production throughout the entire world."
"The evaluation of genetic value involves using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding is based on the pioneering work of Sewall Wright, Jay Lush, and Charles Henderson."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding incorporates population genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, and recently molecular genetics."
"Selecting animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production has revolutionized livestock production."
"Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or with other desirable traits has revolutionized livestock production."
"Selecting for breeding animals with superior EBV has revolutionized livestock production throughout the entire world."
"The scientific theory of animal breeding is based on the pioneering work of Sewall Wright, Jay Lush, and Charles Henderson."
"The genetic value is estimated using breeding value (EBV) measurement methods such as best linear unbiased prediction."