lWhat is meant by the term ‘breed’? What are the objectives of animal breeding?
Final Answer An improved group of animals or plants within a species with homogenous characters like phenotype, morphology, configuration, etc are known as a breed. Example- Gir is a milch (high milk yielding) breed of cow in Gujrat. Some of the objectives of animal breeding are- Producing the pure line and superior breed of animals. Increasing the productivity and reproductive rate of animals. Increasing the disease resistance, and growth. Improving the desirable qualities of the animal product.
