Since the beginning of civilization the goal of domestication of animals (Animal Husbandry) has been to produce quality food to feed the ever growing human population. At the 'production' directly depends on 'Reproduction' optimum rate of reproduction in food animals assumes significance. However, with the application of best animal husbandry practices including optimum feeding, breeding and management, the increase in the rate of reproduction that can be achieved, is bound by the physiological limits.
