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By: Dr. Pierre Baychelier, Alcazar Suri Stud
Author Link: www.alcazar.com.au
Copyright: Alcazar Suri Stud 2003
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This article has been reprinted with the kind permission of Alpacas Australia Magazine
There are advantages and disadvantages in the use of inbreeding and outbreeding in domestic animal reproduction. Both approaches complement each other and, when used rationally, can help breeders progress in their genetic gain.
Inbreeding is the mating of relatives. This means that any inbred animal has at least one common ancestor on its dam's side and on its sire's side. Read More.
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