Question

What is animal breeding and what is its importance?

Answer 1

Breeding:

It can be defined as the process of sexual reproduction between a male and a female to produce offspring.

Animal breeding:

It refers to the mating between two animals of either same or a different breed to obtain offspring with desired traits.

Importance:

1. This process helps us to form ideal breeds which have qualities like maximum yield, disease resistance, etc.
2. The improved breeds can thereafter be used to assure quality for future generations as well.
3. It helps us to eliminate low-quality traits and ensure healthy consumption for everyone.