18/05/2026
Measuring Performance in Livestock Breeding
Successful animal breeding is not based on guesswork — it depends on accurate performance measurement and data-driven selection.
Performance testing helps breeders evaluate important traits such as:
✔ Birth weight
✔ Growth rate
✔ Feed intake
✔ Fertility status
✔ Yearling weight
✔ Body measurements
✔ Breeding soundness
By systematically recording these traits, breeders can identify genetically superior animals and improve productivity, efficiency, and overall herd quality.
Modern livestock industries rely heavily on performance testing to achieve sustainable breeding goals and better economic returns.
