Animal Breeding and Genetics Course
This course equips dairy farmers with essential skills in animal breeding and genetics to optimize herd performance, focusing on goal-setting, trait selection, genetic evaluations, and data-driven decision-making for improved health, fertility, 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 how to set clear breeding goals, select the right traits, and create a practical 5-year genetic plan for your dairy herd. You will learn to interpret genetic evaluations, handle inbreeding, pick sires and heifers, connect genetics to health, fertility, and hoof traits, and apply on-farm data to track progress, manage risks, and enhance long-term herd performance and profitability.
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Develop skills
- Design dairy breeding goals: establish clear 5-year genetic targets for your herd.
- Interpret EBVs and indexes: choose sires that improve 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 better results.
- Link genetics to herd health: enhance resistance to mastitis, hoof strength, and reproduction.
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