WAEC Animal Husbandry 2017 Question 3

Question 3

Animal Improvement and Breeding

Selection of animals based on performance of ancestors is called

  1. A.mass selection.
  2. B.family selection.
  3. C.progeny selection.
  4. D.pedigree selection.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (pedigree selection.)

Explanation

Pedigree selection uses the records of an animal's parents and grandparents.