Selective Breeding

Question 1

What is selective breeding?

Answer 1

1) From the existing stock select the ones which have the best characteristics
2) Breed them with each other
3) Select the best offspring and breed them together
4) Continue this process over several generations, and the desirable trait gets stronger and stronger. In farming, this will give the farmer gradually better and better yields

Question 2

What attributes can you get from selective breeding?

Answer 2

1) Maximum yield of meat, milk, grain etc.
2) Good health and disease resistance
3) In animals, other qualities like temperament, speed, fertility, good mothering skills etc.
4) In plants, other qualities like attractive flowers, nice smell