Male to Female (M/F) Ratio Explained
The Male to Female (M/F) Ratio is a simple way to count the number of males compared to the number of females in a group of animals. This ratio is usually shown as numbers like 1:1, meaning there is one…
Luisa Potenza
Luisa Potenza is a passionate animal lover and advocate originally from Venezuela. Growing up surrounded by a diverse array of exotic animals, Luisa developed a deep connection with and understanding of the animal kingdom from a young age.
The Importance of Pedigree Tracking in Animal Breeding
Animal breeding is all about pairing animals to pass on the best traits to the next generation, like good health or particular abilities. A big part of doing this well involves something called pedigree tracking. A pedigree is basically a…
Coefficient of Relationship (COR) & It’s Use in Animal Breeding
The Coefficient of Relationship (COR) is an important concept in animal breeding that helps us understand how closely related two animals are. Think of it like figuring out if two people are first cousins, second cousins, and so on. In…
What’s the Difference Between COI & AVK?
Imagine a family tree, but for animals. This tree helps us understand who is related to whom and how closely. In the world of animal care, especially when planning which animals should have babies together, two important concepts come into…
Breeder Initials in Animal Breeding
Breeder initials are like a name tag for animals, specifically used in the animal breeding world. They’re unique identifiers assigned to breeders and used in the documentation of an animals lineage or pedigree. These initials are often a combination of…
Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) in Animal Breeding
The Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) is like a family tree analysis for animals, showing how closely related the parents are. For animal breeders, this is important because it helps them avoid breeding too close within the same family, which can…
Ancestor Loss Coefficient (AVK) in Animal Breeding
AVK, short for Ancestor Loss Coefficient, is a metric used in animal breeding to evaluate the degree of inbreeding within an animals lineage. Put simply, it shows how varied an animal’s family background is. This is especially useful for animal…