Breeding animals must maintain an adequate and balanced quality of life throughout every stage of their lives, regardless of their genetic value or reproductive role. This protocol promotes breeding models in which reproductive animals are not maintained exclusively for productive purposes, but are recognized as individuals with complex physical, emotional, and behavioral needs that must be respected every day.
Key recommendations include ensuring adequate rest periods between reproductive processes, regular access to spacious and comfortable environments, and daily routines compatible with the animal’s welfare. Prolonged isolation, reproductive overuse, and excessively restrictive environments that may progressively deteriorate quality of life should be avoided.
The protocol also recommends periodic evaluation not only of health status, but also of behavior, activity level, social interaction, and overall emotional stability. The objective is to ensure that reproduction never compromises the animal’s overall welfare or reduces daily quality of life.