Question
Differentiate between outbreeding and outcrossing.

Answer

S.No.
Outbreeding
Outerossing
1.
It is the method of breeding of unrelated animals of the same breed, or animals of different breeds or even different species and genera.
It is the method of crossing animals of the same breed, but having no common ancestors on either side of the pedigree up to 4-6 generations.
2.
It is carried out to combine the desirable traits in different animals into one hybrid.
It is carried out to overcome inbreeding depression and improve those animals which are below average in yield or growth rate.

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