ANIMAL REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS

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___is used for large breeds of turkeys
__arranging the breeding programso that groups of sows farrow at regular intervals throught the year
___or thin cows are the major cause of all repoductive problems.
sometimes the chromosomes___one another and splitto form new chromosomes.
the process of diagnosing pregnancy by feeling the reproductive tract of a cow
__gene in a pair is the gene that is hidden or covered by the dominant gene in the pair.
___when a new trait appears which did NOT exist in the genetics of either parent.
__gene in a pair hides or dominates the effect of the other gene in the pair.
__is the tendency for certain traits to appear in groups in the offspring.
certain__are expressed in only one sex although they are carried on the chromosomes of both sexes.
is the most important consideration when breeding heifers that are sexually mature
--takes placewhen one gene does not completely hide or dominate the effect of gene in the pair.
All the ova carry an X ______.
__kinds of gene pairs the animal has.
__spreading income throught the year.
hatching eggs are fumigated w/ formaldehyde or other chemicals to help prevent the spread of ___
__breeding and calving seasons are advantages of estrus synchronization.
in the herd should occur during a 40 to 60 day period
After__,one half the sperm carries an X chromosome and one half carries a Y chromosome.
__is second consideration.The goal is to breed so that heifers will calve at two years of age.