Question from Shimatoree: Would you please comment on the influence of inbreeding ( or line-breeding) to Northern Dancer and Nasrullah in stallion pedigrees. Alan's reply: That is a difficult question ...

In horse breeding, stallions are usually used to establish a breeding line. In some cases, however, the maternal lineage plays a more important role. Researchers have looked at the gestation length of ...

Owning a purebred dog is a rewarding experience, especially for those who take pride in preserving breed standards and ensuring responsible breeding. One of the most important steps for any owner of a ...

A Scottish Hereford herd has seen bull sales grow four-fold since introducing line-bred US genetics selected for high yearling weights on the Montana rangelands. The Douglas family at Ervie Herefords, ...