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Animal breeding is the process of choosinganimals with desirable traits to mate, so thatthose traits can be passed down to theiroffspring. This is done in order to improvethe quality of the animals over time. Forlivestock, desirable traits might includethings like fast growth or high milkproduction. In order to make sure that theright animals are being chosen for breeding, scientists use a varietyof tools to estimate the genetic value of each animal. This helpsthem to make informed decisions about which animals will producethe best offspring.This book provides important information about how genetic factorscan impact disease resistance in food animals. This book is a greatresource for anyone interested in livestock breeding, includingscientists, educators, and industry professionals. It offers new insightsand strategies that can be used to create more competitive andhealthy animal lines.