The first farmer who bred his best bull with the best cow in his herd to improve the stock, instead of allowing the animals to breed randomly, was implementing biotechnology in a rudimentary sense.
Esimene karjakasvataja, kes paremate loomade saamiseks oma parima lehma parima pulliga paaritas – selle asemel et lasta loomadel suvaliselt paarituda –, rakendas biotehnoloogiat selle algelises tähenduses.