Question

Which of the following is the best breeding method for animals which are below average in productivity?

• A. Out-breeding
• B. Out-crossing
• C. Inbreeding
• D. Interspecific hybridisation

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Out-crossing

• Out-crossing is the practice of mating of animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree.

• The offspring of such a mating is known as an outcross.

• It is the best breeding method for animals that are below average in productivity in milk production, the growth rate in beef cattle, etc.