GCE Agricultural Science 1989 Question 43

Question 43

Animal Improvement

Which of the following is not a factor of improvement in breeding cattle?

  1. A.Fertility
  2. B.Butter-fat percentage
  3. C.Weaning weight
  4. D.Feed efficiency
  5. E.Back-fat thickness.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (Back-fat thickness.)

Explanation

Back-fat thickness is a selection trait in pigs, not cattle.