Breeding Techniques

Question 1

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•Description: The process of choosing animals with desirable traits for breeding.
•Methods:

•.Tandem Method
•.Independent culling
•Selection Index

Answer 1

Selection

Question 2

: Focus on one trait at a time

Answer 2

Tandem Method

Question 3

: Reject animals that do not meet standards for any trait

Answer 3

Independent Culling

Question 4

: Evaluate multiple traits simultaneously.

Answer 4

Selection Index

Question 5

•Description: Mating closely related animals to increase homozygosity and uniformity in traits.
•Explanation: While it can reveal recessive traits, it may lead to inbreeding depression.

Answer 5

Inbreeding:

Question 6

•Description: Mating individuals from different breeds to enhance heterozygosity and achieve hybrid vigor (heterosis).
•Explanation: This technique can improve growth rates and disease resistance.
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Answer 6

Crossbreeding:

Question 7

Description: Mating unrelated animals within the same breed to produce purebreds.
•Explanation: Helps mitigate inbreeding effects and introduces new genetic material.

Answer 7

Outcrossing