Vocabulary Term Details

Animal breeding

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_breeding)

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 domestic livestock. (Wikipedia)

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Breeding
N/AAnimal husbandry
Breeding stock
Introduced breeds

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Approved Date
04-Nov-2013

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