Latterly many new ideas and techniques leading to increased efficiency of production have been applied in different branches of agriculture. Among them, controlled breeding, if successful, could have a profound influence on efficiency and on certain management practices. The idea introduces for the first time the possibility of being able to plan and control the production of some of the larger farm animals, and planning is the key to success in any major industry.
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