In animal husbandry, the crossbreeding of superior males of one breed with superior females of another breed is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In animal husbandry, the crossbreeding of superior males of one breed with superior females of another breed is called:
A. Crossbreeding
B. Outcrossing
C. Grading up
D. Inbreeding
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Crossbreeding involves mating individuals of different breeds to combine desirable traits and exploit hybrid vigor (heterosis). Inbreeding is within the same breed, outcrossing is within breed but unrelated, grading up is repeated crossing with a superior breed. Crossbreeding improves productivity in dairy and meat animals.

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