What is the primary goal of seedstock producers?

The primary goal of seedstock producers is to produce breeding stock. This involves creating high-quality genetics that can be used to improve the overall herd or flock for other producers, ensuring that the offspring exhibit desirable traits such as growth rate, fertility, and disease resistance. Seedstock producers focus on selective breeding and maintaining specific traits that are advantageous for future generations.

While producing milk, meat for market, or show animals are important in the livestock industry, they are not the main objective of seedstock operations. Seedstock producers specifically target the genetics that will contribute to the enhancement of breeding programs, enabling commercial producers to produce high-quality market animals or superior milk production. Their role is crucial for shaping and sustaining the livestock industry through the provision of genetically superior animals.