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6 marksAnimal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction

CAPE Agricultural Science Unit 2 · 2016 · Paper 2 · Question 2(b)

If the decision is made to develop hybrids from tropical sheep breeds for meat production, briefly explain THREE traits on which their selection should be based.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Recommend TWO tropical meat breeds of sheep for the Caribbean.[2 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)Explain TWO reasons why the tropical breeds are more suitable for the Caribbean than temperate breeds.[2 marks]
  3. 2(c)Select a locally grown forage for dairy goats, and give TWO reasons for this selection.[5 marks]

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