A sheep farmer in Barbados wants to improve the genetic quality of his flock quickly. Which breeding method would be MOST effective for rapid genetic improvement?

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A sheep farmer in Barbados wants to improve the genetic quality of his flock quickly. Which breeding method would be MOST effective for rapid genetic improvement?

Accepted Answer

Artificial insemination using semen from superior rams — Award 1 mark for identifying AI as the method for rapid genetic improvement. AI allows access to genetics from proven superior sires not available locally. A is incorrect — natural mating with local rams limits genetic improvement to available stock. B is incorrect — line breeding maintains traits but does not rapidly introduce superior genetics. D is incorrect — crossbreeding without selection does not guarantee improvement.

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Crossbreeding with any available breed

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Natural mating with local rams

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Line breeding

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Artificial insemination using semen from superior rams

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