Question
Which method is commonly used for improving cattle breeds and why?
Solution
Cross Breeding is commonly used for improving cattle breeds. It is the method in which an Exotic breed selected for long lactation period is crossed or mated with the Local breed that show excellent resistant to diseases. The Cross breeding will produce a new improved variety with desired qualities. For example, the cross between foreign breeds such as Jersey Brown, Swiss and Indian breeds such as Red Sindhi, Sahiwal.
