Purebred vs. Mixed Breed
Competency B6. Evaluate and select animals for reproduction according to breeding and production goals.
Description
Heterozygosity is the mixing of genetics to make a better animal than their individual parents. Topics include survival of the fittest and adaptation.
Resources
- What is Hybrid Vigor?
- Creation of the Labradoodle
- Purebred Dog Breeds (AKC)
- Rabbit CDE
Teaching Methods
Brainstorming, Lecture Discussion, Case Study, Experiment, Debate
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