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Selection is not used as a tool for livestock improvement.
Selection is not used as a tool for livestock improvement.
False (B)
Culling refers to the process of removing animals that do not perform to the desired level from the herd.
Culling refers to the process of removing animals that do not perform to the desired level from the herd.
True (A)
Old animals are usually better breeders compared to young animals.
Old animals are usually better breeders compared to young animals.
False (B)
Selection process does not involve considering the level of performance of the animals.
Selection process does not involve considering the level of performance of the animals.
Physical fitness is not a factor to consider when selecting a breeding stock.
Physical fitness is not a factor to consider when selecting a breeding stock.
Good mothering ability is one of the indicators of good performance in animals selected for breeding.
Good mothering ability is one of the indicators of good performance in animals selected for breeding.
Animals that are sick breed well and are cost-effective to keep.
Animals that are sick breed well and are cost-effective to keep.
A dairy cow should have thin legs and a small udder for proper body conformation.
A dairy cow should have thin legs and a small udder for proper body conformation.
Animals with bad behaviors like cannibalism and aggressiveness should be kept for breeding purposes.
Animals with bad behaviors like cannibalism and aggressiveness should be kept for breeding purposes.
Selecting animals that give high-quality products like meat, wool, eggs, and milk is important.
Selecting animals that give high-quality products like meat, wool, eggs, and milk is important.
Animals with poor mothering ability are preferred for breeding to teach them good natural instincts.
Animals with poor mothering ability are preferred for breeding to teach them good natural instincts.
It is important to choose animals well adapted to the climatic conditions of the area for breeding.
It is important to choose animals well adapted to the climatic conditions of the area for breeding.
