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Animal breeding only applies to livestock production and not to animals meant as pets, such as cats, dogs, horses, and birds.
Animal breeding only applies to livestock production and not to animals meant as pets, such as cats, dogs, horses, and birds.
False
The evaluation of genetic value in animal breeding is typically done using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods.
The evaluation of genetic value in animal breeding is typically done using best linear unbiased prediction and other methods.
True
Breeding stock refers to a group of animals used for the purpose of planned breeding.
Breeding stock refers to a group of animals used for the purpose of planned breeding.
True
Subjective selection of breeding stock has led to many horse breeds with particular performance traits.
Subjective selection of breeding stock has led to many horse breeds with particular performance traits.
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Animal breeding does not incorporate population genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, and molecular genetics.
Animal breeding does not incorporate population genetics, quantitative genetics, statistics, and molecular genetics.
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