5.2

Breeding strategies for dairy farms (medium & large)

Level 2 - Lead Farmers

Introduction

1. You will learn about...

2. Background

3. Breeding strategies complements selection

4. Important 'You knows' before going into breeding

5. Traditional breeding strategy

6. Traditional breeding strategy cont'd...

7. Selection

8. Selection cont'd...

9. Breeding program

10. The importance of a well-considered breeding plan

11. Breeding program: Score form

12. Breeding strategy

13. Breeding strategy cont'd...

14. Artificial insemination (AI)

15. Selection of bulls to breed cows

16. Selection of bulls to breed cows: Breeding indexes/values

17. Successful breeding strategy