question_answer 19)

Which method is commonly used for improving cattle breeds and why? How is cross breeding useful in animals?  

Answer:

Cross breeding is a method commonly used for improving cattle breeds. It is a process in which indigenous varieties of cattle are crossed by exotic breeds to get a cross breed which is high-yielding. During cross breeding, the desired characters taken into considerations are the offsprings should be high yielding, should have early maturity and should be resistant to diseases and climatic conditions.