Explain out-breeding, out-crossing and cross-breeding practices in animal husbandry. [3]

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Out-breeding - Breeding of unrelated animals which may be between individuals of the same breed or between individuals of different species. [1]

Out-crossing - A kind of out-breeding in which animals are mated within the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree upto 4-6 generations. [1]

Cross-breeding - Another type of outbreeding in which superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed. [1]

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Q. Explain out-breeding, out-crossing and cross-breeding practices in animal husbandry. [3]

Q. Explain any three of the following practices in animal husbandry: [3]
a) Out-breeding
b) Out-crossing
c) Cross-breeding
d) Inbreeding

Read the following statements (A-D) and select the option which correctly identifies true (T) and false (F) statements.

A. Out-breeding is the practice of breeding related animals.
B. Out-breeding is of three types which include out-crossing, cross-breeding and inbreeding.
C. Out-crossing is the practice of mating of animals within the same breed with no common ancestor up to 2-3 generations.
D. Out-crossing is the best breeding method for animals that are below average in productivity (milk production) and growth rate (meat production).

Q. Differentiate between cross breeding and out crossing.

Q. In animal husbandry, selective breeding is used for______________

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