Animal breeding is the process of selecting and mating animals with desirable traits to produce offspring with those same desirable traits. This can involve breeding for improved productivity, health, behavior, and conformation in livestock, pet, or laboratory animals. Animal breeding often involves the use of genetic and genomic technologies to identify and select for specific traits, and can be used to improve the quality and performance of animals in various industries such as agriculture, conservation, and research. The goal of animal breeding is to enhance the genetic diversity and resilience of animal populations, and to ultimately improve the overall welfare and productivity of animals.