For decades, the mantra in purebred animal breeding has been “type, color, and consistency.” But as we settle into 2021, the most successful breeders in our Family Breeding Digest community are asking a harder question: What are we losing while we chase perfection?
"There's a growing recognition that breeding is not just about producing perfect animals, but also about promoting healthy, happy, and well-adjusted families," says Sarah Johnson, a prominent breeder and advocate for animal welfare. "As an industry, we need to prioritize the well-being of both humans and animals, and ensure that our practices align with these values." family breeding digest magazine 2021
For individuals involved in family breeding or at risk of genetic disorders: For decades, the mantra in purebred animal breeding
The pandemic taught us all about supply chains and fragility. Your breeding program is an ecosystem. A closed herd that relies on three sires is one virus or one slipped disc away from extinction. Your breeding program is an ecosystem
They published a brilliant infographic called "The True Cost of a Home-Bred Litter." While everyone else was selling unregistered stock for top dollar, FBD urged families to wait. They advised using 2021 to rather than just breed.
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For decades, the mantra in purebred animal breeding has been “type, color, and consistency.” But as we settle into 2021, the most successful breeders in our Family Breeding Digest community are asking a harder question: What are we losing while we chase perfection?
"There's a growing recognition that breeding is not just about producing perfect animals, but also about promoting healthy, happy, and well-adjusted families," says Sarah Johnson, a prominent breeder and advocate for animal welfare. "As an industry, we need to prioritize the well-being of both humans and animals, and ensure that our practices align with these values."
For individuals involved in family breeding or at risk of genetic disorders:
The pandemic taught us all about supply chains and fragility. Your breeding program is an ecosystem. A closed herd that relies on three sires is one virus or one slipped disc away from extinction.
They published a brilliant infographic called "The True Cost of a Home-Bred Litter." While everyone else was selling unregistered stock for top dollar, FBD urged families to wait. They advised using 2021 to rather than just breed.
