Livestock Breeding Systems(question and
answers )2023 updated
What type of breeding system is designed to take advantage of both hybrid vigor
and breeding value? - correct answer Crossbreeding
If you chose grading up as the method of breeding for your operation, what
generation would you see the most evidence of improvement? - correct answer
Fourth generation
In which type of crossbreeding system must replacement females be purchased
from or produced in a separate environment? - correct answer Static crossbreeding
system
What is hybrid vigor? - correct answer Crossbred offspring exceeds the average of
the two parental breeds
What method of breeding can increase conception rates by five to ten percent? -
correct answer Hand mating
Selection of which parent is more important when a producer is developing a
breeding program? - correct answer Sire selection
What method of breeding is used to develop specialized "lines" of animals? - correct
answer Inbreeding
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of artificial insemination? - correct
answer Increases the number of sires needed
What two types of breeding systems are generally used by individuals in the
purebred industry? - correct answer Inbreeding and linebreeding
