How is inbreeding advantageous as well as disadvantageous in cattle breeding
programme? (Mention any two advantages and two disadvantages
InBreeding - it is the production of offspring from the mating or breeding of individuals that are closely related genetically.
A ) Advantages : 1) It gives rise to a resistant breed of cattle that is less prone to diseases .
2) The result is better breed that is more marketable .
3) The introduced breed matures faster than the originals .
Disadvantages : 1) Reduction rate of conception and more services per conception .
2) Low birth weights , low weaning weights and low weight at maturity .
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A ) Advantages : 1) It gives rise to a resistant breed of cattle that is less prone to diseases .
2) The result is better breed that is more marketable .
3) The introduced breed matures faster than the originals .
Disadvantages : 1) Reduction rate of conception and more services per conception .
2) Low birth weights , low weaning weights and low weight at maturity .
HOPE IT WILL HELP YOU.............