Course description

Animal Breeding is a course focused on the principles and practices of improving livestock and other animal species through selective breeding. It covers genetic inheritance, breeding methods, and the role of quantitative and molecular genetics in enhancing desirable traits. Students will learn about mating systems, performance testing, and the development of breeding programs for traits like productivity, health, and adaptability. The course emphasizes the importance of sustainable and ethical breeding practices. Ideal for students in animal sciences, agriculture, and veterinary studies.

What will i learn?

• To educate about molecular techniques to identify molecular markers as an aid to selection.
• To study genetic structure of animal population and importance of genetic variation and covariation among traits.
• To explain the methodology of selection and breeding systems for genetic improvement of livestock and poultry.
• To educate about the various biometrical techniques for data analysis and their applications in animal breeding research.