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Which of the following best defines the process of animal breeding?

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Management of animals for obtaining milk and its products
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Rearing, feeding and mating of livestock for obtaining eggs and meat
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Mating closely related animals of the same breed
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Controlled mating of animals followed by their selection to obtain superior genotypes
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The correct option is D Controlled mating of animals followed by their selection to obtain superior genotypes
Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture that is concerned with proper feeding, rearing and breeding of domesticated animals for obtaining milk, meat, eggs and hides. Examples include cattles, pigs, poultry.

Animal breeding is an important aspect of animal husbandry that includes controlled mating of domesticated animals followed by the selection of offspring with superior genotypes.

Maximum yield can be achieved by the following steps :
  • Identifying and mating of superior males and females.
  • Selecting the progeny with superior characters.
  • Repeating the process for 4-6 generations.
This will help in developing superior breeds to obtain products with good quality and quantity of product.
Hence, option d defines animal breeding.

Management of animals for obtaining milk and its products is known as dairy farming. It is one of the components of animal husbandry.

Poultry refers to the domesticated fowls used for food or for their eggs.

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