What is outcrossing?

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(A) Outcrossing is a type of outbreeding where animals of the same breed are mated, but they have no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree

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Mating of animals within the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side for $4-6$ generations.

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(A) Outcrossing is a type of outbreeding where animals of the same breed are mated, but they have no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree up to $4-6$ generations. This practice is the best breeding method for animals that are below average in productivity in milk production, growth rate in beef cattle, etc. It helps to overcome inbreeding depression.

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