Define culling I'm animal production ?

Culling in animal production refers to the process of removing or eliminating animals from a herd or flock based on certain criteria such as poor health, low productivity, genetic defects, or age. Culling is done to improve the overall quality and productivity of the herd or flock by removing animals that are not contributing to the desired goals of the operation. It is an important management practice in animal production to ensure the sustainability and profitability of the operation.