Abstract: With the implementation of national strategy of modern breeding project, it has become an inevitable trend for colleges and universities to carry out innovative skills training in animal genetics and breeding courses. The necessity of innovative skills training in animal genetics and breeding was clarified, and the learning mode of Innovative Quality Shaping and Project Task-Driven was proposed. Also, the special training was carried out from modules, such as the selection method of unmeasured traits in vivo to breeding, molecular detection of chicken dominant/recessivewhite feather, somatic cell and gamete cryopreservation, transgenic cloned animal production. The innovative skills training could improve students’ desire for innovation, creative thinking and practical innovation ability, which might meet the needs of livestock breeding talent demand for the breeding revitalization in our country.

Key words: animal genetics and breeding, comprehensive skills training, course design, innovative quality, task-driven