Breeding Objectives

Overview

This module is designed to be taken after the completion of Module 1 – Concepts of animal breeding and genetics. If you have not completed this module then please go back and complete them before undertaking this module.

Setting a breeding objective is an important step that helps you to define what it is you’re trying to achieve in your herd. This module outlines the key considerations when defining a breeding objective for your enterprise.

Learning objectives

At the completion of this module, you will:

Be able to set your breeding objectives.
Understand your operating environment.
Understand your target market.
Understand the current performance of your herd.
Understand how your profit drivers will help you develop your breeding objectives, including cost(s) of production.

Training package Content

Introduction

Introduction 1 quiz

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Item Content

Introductory survey – Breeding objectives

Breeding objectives

Setting breeding objectives

What is your operating environment?

What is your target market?

What is the current performance of your herd?

What are your profit drivers?

Breeding objectives example

Additional resources

Conclusion

About Instructor

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