Animal Husbandry Flashcards
It is estimated that more than _ percent of the world livestock population is in _ and _.
70 and India and China
It is estimated that more than 70% of the world livestock population is in India and China however it is surprising to note that the contribution to the world farm produce is only _%.
25
_ is the class of domesticated birds used for food or for their eggs.
Poultry
a group of animals related by Descent and similar in most characteristic general premium features size configuration etc are said to belong to a
Breed
_ refers to the mating of more closely related individuals within the same breed for _ to _ generation.
4 to 6
Inbreeding increases
Homozygosity
Inbreeding Exposes harmful recessive genes that are eliminated by
Selection
Continued inbreeding reduces fertility and even productivity this is called
Inbreeding Depression