Animal Breeding and Genetics Course
This course equips participants with essential skills in animal breeding and genetics, focusing on dairy herds. Learners will develop strategies for genetic improvement, data management, and health optimization to boost productivity and profitability.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Animal Breeding and Genetics Course teaches you to set clear breeding objectives, select appropriate traits, and create a practical 5-year genetic strategy for a dairy herd. You will learn to interpret genetic assessments, handle inbreeding, choose sires and heifers, connect genetics to health, fertility, and hoof characteristics, and apply farm data to track advancement, mitigate risks, and enhance long-term herd productivity and earnings.
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Develop skills
- Design dairy breeding goals: establish clear 5-year genetic aims for your herd.
- Interpret EBVs and indexes: pick sires that enhance yield, health, and fertility.
- Build on-farm data systems: organise, monitor, and utilise herd records for selection.
- Plan matings strategically: manage inbreeding and pair sires with cows for optimal results.
- Link genetics to herd health: boost resistance to mastitis, hoof integrity, and reproduction.
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