Tag: animal breeding

Breeding of animals is a nature's way of ensuring that the species continues to live from one generation to the next. In animal breeding the aim is to produce a regular supply of young animals which can later be sold for profit. However to get the best results, the farmer must ensure selection of best stock breeds.

Animal improvement can be achieved through carefully planned mating (breeding) of animal breeds with desired commercially viable characteristics. Animal improvement requires that only the best animals be used for breading. Success of a breeding program is also influenced by inheritance and environmental factors. These play an important role in animal improvement. In animal breeding programs, keeping of critical breeding records of the animals is of paramount importance.