Genetics Simplified (Mendelian Genetics) Part 2 This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on genetics. In this episode we will dive into the principles of Mendelian Genetics. Breeding and […]

Generation Turnover and the Founders Program Developing a strain that is uniform, consistent, predictable, and repeatable doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of pur […]

Isolation and the Consequences of Gene Flow The Essential Factor in Creating and Improving a True Strain How controlling Gene Flow preserves traits, accelerates selective […]

Genetics Simplified (Introduction) Breeding and creating a strain is governed by 3 important laws, such as the environment, their nutrition, and the traits they […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROGENY TESTING The performance of an individual is a poor measure of a birds breeding worth Contrary to what many believe, the performance of an […]

Do Birds Hide from Predators Even from Inside an Egg? Before hatching, shorebird embryos sometimes vocalize to their parents. New research shows they can also quiet down when danger is […]

Improving Traits and Genetic Diversity through Crossbreeding INTRODUCTION: The mere mention of the word “hybridization” tends to bring out a very negative reaction from many […]

Prepotency vs Hybrid Vigor One is temporary, the other is long lasting. But which is best? As a breeder, you have many tools that you can use to create and […]

Beyond Common Sense in Breeding Breeding is more than a tradition—it’s an intricate dance of genetics, health, environment, and experience. In this episode of Bre […]

Crossbreeding Misconceptions Crossbreeding is a very common method of breeding, but many are using it for the wrong reasons. The truth is, there are some […]

Could genetics counteract feather pecking? Why a ban on beak trimming won’t stop the ‘super peckers’ going for feathers, Melanie Epp reports Damage from feather pecking and c […]

Evolution of a Strain – The Mechanisms of Evolution Evolution of a Strain: The Mechanisms of Evolution, and how it Relates to the Creation of our Strains In celebration of Darwin’s D […]

CLEANING UP THE GENE POOL Essential Steps to Purify Your Bloodline and Create the Strain You Desire In this episode, we tackle one of the most critical […]

Genetic Purity and Breeding Challenges In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of selective breeding, where the art of cultivating specific traits meets the […]

Disproving the Myths of Breeding Welcome to another episode of Bred to Perfection, brought to you by the Breeders Academy! In this episode, hosts Kenny and Nancy […]

Improving Genetic Potential   Understanding the Factors That Drive Genetic Improvement Developing a strong, reliable bloodline, whether for show quality, […]

Identifying Genetically Weak Birds The Breeder’s Guide to Building Powerful Bloodlines and Lasting Strains In this episode, we talk about one of the most i […]

Cattle losing adaptations to environment NEWS RELEASE 22-JUL-2021 Cattle losing adaptations to environment, MU researchers find Researchers pave the way for genetic tests […]