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Animal Selection in Agriculture

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What is the primary goal of animal selection in agriculture?

To choose animals with superior characteristics for breeding. (correct)

To decrease the genetic diversity in livestock.

To reduce the overall number of animals in a herd.

To choose animals for immediate sale.

Which selection method relies on assessing an animal's own performance in the field?

Mass selection (correct)

Pedigree selection

Family selection

Progeny selection

If a farmer is selecting animals based on the success of their offspring, which method are they using?

Progeny selection (correct)

Mass selection

Pedigree selection

Family selection

What is a potential negative consequence of animal selection?

Risk of losing desirable traits from older animal stock. Signup and view all the answers

Which selection method would be most effective for choosing animals if you have information from multiple family members?

Family selection Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of selection in animal breeding?

To increase the occurrence of desired genes and reduce undesirable ones Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes artificial selection from natural selection?

Artificial selection is driven by human choice, while natural selection is driven by environmental factors. Signup and view all the answers

Which is a main drawback of introducing new breeds into an area?

New breeds can introduce new diseases and pests, potentially harming livestock. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of using selection in livestock breeding?

It helps ensure animals achieve higher performance levels. Signup and view all the answers

What is one disadvantage of using selection in animal breeding?

It can potentially be a time consuming process Signup and view all the answers