Animal breeding
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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. Selecting animals for breeding with superior EBV in growth rate, egg, meat, milk, or wool production, or have other desirable traits has revolutionized agricultural livestock production throughout the world. The scientific theory of animal breeding incorporates population genetics, quantitative genetics and statistics, and is based on the pioneering work of Sewall Wright, Jay Lush, and Charles Henderson.
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See also
- Artificial selection
- Agricultural science
- ASReml
- Robert Bakewell
- Arthur B. Chapman
- James Hutton
- Plant breeding
- Progeny testing
- Selective breeding
- Veterinarian
- Veterinary medicine
- Veterinary surgeon
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