Explain out-breeding, out-crossing and cross-breeding practices in animal husbandry. [3]

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Out-breeding - Breeding of unrelated animals which may be between individuals of the same breed or between individuals of different species. [1]

Out-crossing - A kind of out-breeding in which animals are mated within the same breed but having no common ancestors on either side of their pedigree upto 4-6 generations. [1]

Cross-breeding - Another type of outbreeding in which superior males of one breed are mated with superior females of another breed. [1]

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a) Out-breeding
b) Out-crossing
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d) Inbreeding

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A. Out-breeding is the practice of breeding related animals.
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