Agricultural and Biological Sciences
4 years ago

Inbreeding in Livestock: A Double-Edged Sword with Far-Reaching Consequences

International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies
A review on the concept of inbreeding and its impact on livestock
Aayush Yadav, Asit Jain, Jyotimala Sahu, Ashutosh Dubey, Rajkumar Gadpayle, Deepti Kiran Barwa, Vikash Kumar

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Inbreeding, which is breeding closely related animals, can lead to both positive and negative effects on livestock. While it can create strong genetic lines and remove harmful traits, it also reduces the health and survival of offspring. Farmers should use smart breeding strategies to keep inbreeding at a manageable level.