Performance Test
Definition: performance test
performance test: A record of the growth rate in an individual animal over a given period of time, when fed on a standard ration. Performance testing gives the breeder a better chance of identifying genetically superior animals. Conducting performance tests helps in selecting high-performing livestock, improving herd productivity and profitability.
Originally posted 2006-05-08 15:40:19.
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