Breeding Flashcards
1
Q
How is breeding stock selected?
A
- Temperament
- Conformation - overall structure/ appearance
- health test results
Genetic diversity = inbreeding - General health
2
Q
What is the difference in a young animal compared to an older animals
A
- young animals they have a longer reproductive life
- old animals are poor breeders and low producers
3
Q
what does Level of performance mean
A
Animals with the highest production levels are selected
Performance best indicated by records
4
Q
THe performance of animals are indicated by
A
high milk quality
wool
egg production
mothering ability
good records kept in order to know
high prepotency which is the ability to pass on good qualities to the offspring
