EXERCISE 5

Question 1

aims to improve animals by changing their genetic abilities for econ important traits

Answer 1

animal breeding

Question 2

give examples of economically important traits

Answer 2

quantity, quality , efficiency, value

Question 3

first step when developing a breeding program

Answer 3

choice of most appropriate animal genetic resources to be used given an environment in a production system

Question 4

2nd step when developing a breeding program is

Answer 4

which traits should be improved in the next generation

Question 5

specification of trait to be improved including emphasis given to each trait is called; gives direction in which direction to improve population

Answer 5

breeding objective / goal