Breeding Stock Flashcards
1
Q
What is important to take into consideration when breeding animals?
A
Ethical Considerations
2
Q
What are the 2 ‘types’ with breeding?
A
Genotype and Phenotype
3
Q
What are some desirable traits?
A
Production = large size zoos = do well in captivity/ good behaviour pets = tame/friendly good health genetically diverse health status age behaviour cost pheno/genotype breeding cycles
4
Q
What are some undesirable traits?
A
aggressive disease prone small size not producing inbreeding
