Question

Write a short note on exotic breeds.

Answer 1

Exotic breeds are foreign breeds introduced into a country for improving local livestock or poultry. They usually have high productivity in terms of milk, meat, or eggs. For example, the White Leghorn is a popular exotic hen breed known for laying up to 300 eggs per year. Exotic breeds are often crossbred with local breeds to combine productivity and adaptability. These crossbreeds grow faster, produce more, and may resist diseases better than indigenous breeds.