Double-pair mating
Double-pair mating
Double-pair mating (pronunciation: /ˈdʌb(ə)l peər ˈmeɪtɪŋ/) is a term used in genetics and animal breeding to describe a specific mating strategy. The term is often used in the context of livestock breeding, particularly in cattle and sheep farming.
Etymology
The term "double-pair mating" is derived from the English words "double", meaning twice or two, "pair", referring to a set of two, and "mating", which refers to the act of reproduction. The term thus refers to a mating strategy where two pairs of animals are bred together.
Definition
Double-pair mating is a strategy where two males are mated with two females. This is often done to increase the genetic diversity of the offspring and to increase the chances of desirable traits being passed on. The strategy is often used in conjunction with other breeding strategies, such as selective breeding and artificial insemination.
Related Terms
- Selective breeding: The process of choosing specific animals to breed together based on certain traits or characteristics.
- Artificial insemination: A method of breeding where semen is collected from a male and then artificially inserted into a female.
- Genetic diversity: The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species.
- Livestock: Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Double-pair mating
- Wikipedia's article - Double-pair mating
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