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Differentiate between inbreeding and outbreeding in cattle. State one advantage and one disadvantage for each one of them.

Difference between inbreeding and out-breeding




Inbreeding:
Advantage : Pure breed of progeny.
Disadvantage : It reduces in the fertility and productivity of an organism because of constant inbreeding. This is also called as Inbreeding depression.
Outbreeding:
Advantage : Progeny has combined features of both the parents.
Disadvantage : The hybrid animal produced is not every time fertile.


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