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Inbreeding in Cattle: Its challenges and how to avoid it for higher productivity

Born to cows after their mothers are served either using natural serving or artificial insemination, heifers are the future of the herd. 

A well-planned breeding program brings forth the best results when the breeder considers the production and other trait characteristics in individual animals and how they can be consequently passed on to future offspring. Similarly, the breeder must be able to match these traits to the prevailing demands in the market.

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