hodowlani

Hodowlani is a Polish term derived from hodowla, meaning breeding or husbandry. In agricultural and veterinary contexts, hodowlani refers to animals that are kept for breeding purposes—the breeding stock. The word functions as an adjective and, in its masculine plural form hodowlani, is often used substantively to denote a group of animals intended for reproduction.

Etymology and grammar: hodowlany is the masculine form, hodowlana feminine, and hodowlane neuter. The masculine plural hodowlani can be used as a noun to describe the breeding stock or, less commonly, as a descriptive label for a group of animals or breeders within a program. In practice, you will encounter phrases such as stado hodowlane (breeding herd) or materiał hodowlany (breeding material/genetic material).

Usage and context: hodowlani are selected for reproductive potential, genetic traits, health status, and performance records to sustain or improve a breed or line. They are distinguished from animals kept primarily for immediate production outputs (meat, milk, eggs) although those animals may participate in breeding programs. Proper management of hodowlani involves pedigree documentation, fertility monitoring, controlled mating, and biosecurity measures.

Relevance: the term appears mainly in Polish agricultural and veterinary literature, breed registries, and farm records. For broader contexts, related terms include hodowla, zwierzęta hodowlane (livestock), and materiał genetyczny. The concept underpins genetic improvement, breed conservation, and commercial animal production in Poland.

See also: hodowla, zwierzęta hodowlane, materiał genetyczny, inseminacja.