GENETICS, ANIMAL BREEDING & REPRODUCTION

(Genetic terms, the role of G+E on the P expression, gene action, the mechanics of inheritance, the Mendelian inheritance, genes in population)

(Objectives of animal breeding, systems of breeding, inbreeding and crossbreeding)

(Reproduction and rate of genetic improvement, animal reproductive biotechnologies)

The application of the principles of animal genetics with the goal of improvement of animals.

The study of genetic differences among animals that aims to improve the quantity, efficiency, quality, and aesthetic value of farm animals & their products.

The purposeful manipulation of the genetic constitution of animals, which determines the expression of their inherent characteristics resulting to desired genetic improvement.

A science that incorporates genetics, reproductive physiology, statistics, computer science and animal husbandry in a highly interactive fashion to maximize genetic improvement.

He’s authored the classic book “Animal Breeding Plans,”

“Father of Modern Scientific Animal Breeding and Genetics

An agriculturist who revolutionized sheep and cattle breeding in England by methodical selection, inbreeding, and culling

§ Made his farm famous as a model of scientific management, and many of his methods are still commonly practiced today. § Founder of the first standardized breeds.