Inbreeding is the mating of individuals that are more closely related than the average of the breed. Increased inbreeding has the potential to affect fitness and decrease performance for economically important traits like fertility and growth, so it is important for breeders to be mindful of inbreeding levels when making selection decisions.

The projected inbreeding calculator will calculate a pedigree based inbreeding coefficient of a prospective offspring between two individuals. Breeders can use this tool when planning potential matings to manage inbreeding within their herds.