Progeny selection involves selection of breeding stock on the basis of

Progeny selection involves selecting breeding stock based on the performance of their offspring. This means that the offspring of a particular breeding pair are evaluated for specific traits or characteristics, such as growth rate, meat quality, milk production, or disease resistance. The animals that perform well in these traits are then selected as breeding stock for future generations. By selecting based on offspring performance, the breeder can improve the overall genetic quality of the herd or flock over time. This is in contrast to other forms of selection, such as selection based solely on the merits of the parents or on pedigree, which may not necessarily result in the desired traits being passed on to the offspring.