Asma Ul Husna1*, 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
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