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Name the methods employed in animal breeding. According to you which of the methods is best? Why?

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(a) In breeding,
(b) Out breeding,
(c) Out crossing,
(d) Cross breeding,
(e) Interspecific hybridisation.
Out of these methods, out crossing is best breeding method as it overcomes inbreeding depression and improves productivity in milk production as well as growth rate.
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