The term "breeding practices" refers to the methods and techniques used by animal breeders or farmers in order to improve their stock through selective breeding. This can involve choosing specific animals with desirable traits, such as high productivity or good health, and then mating them together to produce offspring that inherit those characteristics. The goal of these practices is to create a population of animals that are better suited for the purpose they were bred for, whether it be for food production, work, companionship, or other reasons. Breeding practices can also involve genetic engineering and other advanced techniques in order to achieve specific results.