Cattle breeding
Cattle Breeding
Cattle breeding is the process of selective mating of bovines, often cows and bulls, in an attempt to produce offspring with certain desirable traits.
Pronunciation
- /ˈkætəl ˈbriːdɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "cattle" originates from Old Northern French catel, which in turn is derived from Latin caput, meaning "head". "Breeding" comes from the Old English brēdan, meaning "to nourish, rear, or bring up".
Process
Cattle breeding involves the selection of bulls and cows based on their genetic traits. The goal is to improve the herd's productivity and efficiency. This can be achieved through artificial insemination, embryo transfer, or natural mating.
Breeds
There are numerous breeds of cattle, each with its own set of characteristics. Some of the most popular breeds include the Holstein Friesian, Angus, and Hereford.
Genetic Traits
Desirable genetic traits in cattle breeding can include high milk production, meat quality, disease resistance, and adaptability to specific environmental conditions.
Related Terms
- Artificial insemination: A process by which sperm is collected from a male animal and manually deposited into the reproductive tract of a female.
- Embryo transfer: A technique that allows multiple offspring to be produced from a single cow.
- Bull: A mature male bovine animal.
- Cow: A mature female bovine animal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cattle breeding
- Wikipedia's article - Cattle breeding
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