GCE Agricultural Science 1990 Question 54

Question 54

Animal Improvement

Which of the following is not a quality for selecting livestock?

  1. A.Feed consumption
  2. B.Egg production
  3. C.Mortality rate
  4. D.Body weight
  5. E.Litter size.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Feed consumption)

Explanation

Animals are selected for output (eggs, weight, litter size) and survival; how much they eat is not itself a desirable trait.