Published Book Chapter Detail

Animal Breeding and Biotechnology

Asma Ul Husna^1*, Zainab Bibi¹, Mahnoor Malik¹

¹Department of Biology, The University of Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

*For Correspondence

asma.husna@uoh.edu.pk

Livestock plays a vital role in the global economy, sustaining the livelihoods of more than 1.3 billion people and providing roughly 34% of the world's dietary protein. Despite concerns about sustainability and environmental impact, there is an anticipated rise in demand for animal products in the up-coming years. Biotechnology is a vital technique in the field of animal breeding, as it plays a major role in feeding the world's growing population and rearing domestic animals. Biotechnological advancements in breeding technologies such as artificial insemination, semen cryopreservation, sperm sexing and selection, in-vitro fertilization have modernized animal breeding, enhancing the performance of livestock production. Continued advancement in cloning and transgenic animals also provides opportunities for increasing livestock production. Furthermore, consistency and quality in animal feed, fiber, and medical products can all be improved with the help of modern biotechnology. This chapter tends to explore the role of biotechnology in animal breeding and the importance in improving livestock productivity.

Keywords

Livestock, Biotechnology, Animal Breeding, Insemination, Transgenic Animals