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Differences between exotic and local breeds
Local Breeds Exotic Breeds
They have different colours They have specific colours.
They mature slowly. They mature quickly.
They produce less meat and They produce more meat and
milk. milk.
They need less care. They need a lot of care.
They are more resistant to The are less resistant to dis-
diseases. eases.
They can survive on poor pas- They need good pasture and
ture and water. water all the time.
BREEDING
Breeding is the mating of selected animals using scientific or
carefully planned methods
Inbreeding: This is the mating of very closely related ani-
mals like brothers and sisters
Outbreeding: This is the mating of distantly related animals
