Question

cross breeding programme is successfully done in poultry farming for various improvement
List some of desirable traits for which cross breeding is done​

Answer 1

Explanation:

The cross breeding programmes between Indian and Foreign breeds.It focusses on developing new varities for the following desirables:-

• Number and quality of chicks:- In this cross breed system varities should produce good quality chicks in many quantity
• Dwarf broiler parent:- They help in commercial chick production
• Summer adaption capacity:- The variety should be adaptable to survive in high temperature condition and different climatic condition
• Low maintenance requirement:- It should decrease the investment charges.

Reduction in the size of egg laying bird with the ability to utilise more fibrous and cheaper diets that is formulated using agriculture byproducts.