Observation of Characteristics from Crossbreeding Animals (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards
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Crossbreeding
Crossbreeding
Mating animals from different breeds to combine characteristics
Sire
Sire
Male parent animal (father) in a breeding programme
Dam
Dam
Female parent animal (mother) in a breeding programme
Conformation
Conformation
Body shape, structure and physical appearance of an animal
Inheritance
Inheritance
Passing of characteristics from parents to offspring via genes
Dual-purpose cattle
Dual-purpose cattle
Cattle breeds good for both milk and beef production
4 body areas assessed for conformation
4 body areas assessed for conformation
Hindquarters, shoulders, torso, back
Offspring conformation is mainly inherited from
Offspring conformation is mainly inherited from
Sire (male parent)
Hereford cattle characteristics
Hereford cattle characteristics
Beef breed, excellent conformation, muscular, good meat quality
Friesian cattle characteristics
Friesian cattle characteristics
Dairy breed, excellent milk producers, high yields, easy calving