Zuchtfokus
Zuchtfokus is a term used in animal breeding to describe the central objectives and prioritized traits of a breeding program. It refers to the specific set of characteristics that breeders aim to enhance or maintain in the population, guiding selection, mating, and culling decisions. The focus is typically derived from broader breeding goals, such as breed standards, welfare considerations, and practical utility, and may evolve over time as knowledge and circumstances change.
The components of a Zuchtfokus vary by species and program but commonly include health and welfare, functional
Selection practices under a defined Zuchtfokus rely on data collection, trait measurement, and, increasingly, genetic information.
In practice, a Zuchtfokus is communicated to breeders, buyers, and judges through breeding club guidelines, stud