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What is cross-breeding? Mention any two advantages of cross breed cattle

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In Cross breeding - superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed.
Advantage :
It allows the desirable qualities of two different breeds to be combined.
The progeny hybrid animals are used for commercial production.

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