Tag: Advantages of in-breeding

Plants of the same species are different. The difference between organisms of the same species is called variation. There are two types of variation: continuous and discontinuous. Variation is either inherited or caused by the environment. Man is interested in variation and seeks to manipulate it to produce good quality crops and livestock.  Selection is the process of eliminating individuals with undesirable characteristics.  Selection can be natural or artificial.

Plants of the same species are different. The difference between organisms of the same species is called variation. There are two types of variation: continuous and discontinuous. Variation is either inherited or caused by the environment. Man is interested in variation and seeks to manipulate it to produce good quality crops and livestock.  Selection is the process of eliminating individuals with undesirable characteristics.  Selection can be natural or artificial.

Animal improvement can be achieved through carefully planned mating (breeding) of animal breeds with desired commercially viable characteristics. Animal improvement requires that only the best animals be used for breading. Success of a breeding program is also influenced by inheritance and environmental factors. These play an important role in animal improvement. In animal breeding programs, keeping of critical breeding records of the animals is of paramount importance.