"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."
Breeding management refers to the systematic planning and implementation of strategies to improve the genetic traits and reproductive performance of livestock or crops.
Genetics and Heredity: Explains the basic principles of genetics and how to apply them to breeding programs.
Reproduction Physiology: Discusses the biology of reproduction in livestock and how to manage it for optimal results.
Selection and Breeding Plans: Covers the selection criteria and breeding plans used by livestock producers to achieve specific goals.
Artificial Insemination: Describes the process of inseminating livestock artificially and how it can help improve breeding outcomes.
Embryo Transfer: Explores the principles behind embryo transfer and how it can help improve breeding efficiency.
Reproductive Disease Management: Discusses the various types of reproductive diseases in livestock and how to manage them.
Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management: Covers the different methods used to diagnose and manage pregnancy in livestock.
Nutrition and Breeding: Explains how nutrition plays a crucial role in breeding management and how to optimize it for better outcomes.
Breeding Soundness Evaluation: Discusses the evaluation of reproductive soundness in male and female livestock to ensure successful breeding.
Record-Keeping and Data Management: Describes the importance of accurate record-keeping and data management in breeding programs to track progress and make informed decisions.
Breeding for Disease Resistance: Covers how breeding for disease resistance can help reduce the impact of livestock diseases on production.
Breeding for Meat Quality: Explores how breeding for meat quality can improve the value of livestock products.
Environmental Management: Discusses the importance of environmental management in breeding programs to ensure animal welfare and productivity.
Marketing and Economics: Explains how the economics of breeding management can impact profitability and how to market livestock products effectively.
Natural Breeding: This is the traditional method of breeding where the male and female are allowed to breed naturally without any intervention.
Artificial Insemination: In this method, semen from the male animal is collected and artificially inseminated into the female.
Embryo Transfer: This involves collecting embryos from a genetically superior female and transferring them into the uterus of another female to carry the pregnancy.
In vitro Fertilization: It is a laboratory-assisted process where eggs are fertilized with sperm outside the female's body and then implanted in the uterus.
Cloning: This involves the creation of an identical copy of an animal by using a somatic cell from the original animal.
Gene Editing: It is a technique where the DNA of an animal is modified to create a desired trait.
Crossbreeding: This involves breeding animals of two different breeds to produce offspring that inherit the desirable traits of both breeds.
Selective Breeding: This involves selecting and breeding animals based on their desirable traits to amplify them in successive generations.
Line Breeding: This involves breeding animals within the same genetic line to fix the desirable traits.
Consanguineous Breeding: This involves breeding animals that are closely related, like siblings or parent and offspring, to fix desirable traits.
Backcrossing: This involves breeding an animal with its parent or a closely related animal to reintroduce a desirable trait that has been lost in successive generations.
Inbreeding: This involves breeding animals that are closely related, like cousins, to maintain a pure line of desirable traits.
"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."