Category: AGB

What is Individual Selection? Individual selection, also known as mass selection, involves evaluating animals based on their phenotypic traits. Breeders assess characteristics such as growth…

Introduction to Pedigree Selection Pedigree selection is a crucial method in livestock breeding. It focuses on the ancestry of animals to guide breeding decisions. This…

What is Family Selection? Family selection involves choosing entire families of animals rather than focusing solely on individual performance. This approach allows breeders to leverage…

Introduction to Within-Family Selection in Livestock Within-family selection is a powerful breeding strategy used in livestock production. This method focuses on selecting individuals from specific…

Introduction Sire indices play a crucial role in animal breeding, especially in dairy cattle. They help breeders assess the genetic potential of bulls for traits…

Introduction to Selection Indices Selection indices are vital tools in livestock breeding. They help breeders evaluate multiple traits simultaneously to select superior animals for reproduction.…

Introduction to Independent Culling Levels Independent Culling Levels (ICL) is a vital concept in the field of animal and plant breeding. It serves as a…

Introduction Livestock plays a crucial role in global food security. As demand for animal products rises, breeders must focus on improving genetic traits. Genetic gains…

What is the Closed Nucleus Breeding System? Definition of CNBS The Closed Nucleus Breeding System is a breeding strategy that maintains a controlled genetic environment.…

Introduction to Effective Population Size Effective population size (Ne) is a crucial concept in population genetics. It represents the size of an idealized population that…