Type of genetic inheritance where one allele is not completely dominant over the other allele.

The sum of all of the additive genes related to that trait in an animal.

Genetic cross between organisms with two different phenotypes producing offspring with a third phenotype that is a blend of the traits.

Genetic action caused by dominance level exiting between genes at a certain location on chromosomes and across these locations.

When the phenotype is only influenced by more than one gene.

Animal phenotype that is influenced by more than one gene.

Features associated with an animal that are controlled by the genes of the parent and passed down to offspring.

Breeding a hybrid animal to another animal that has one or more ancestral breeds or lines in common.

Many breeds used at the same time but separated into groups.

Breed formed using two or more established breeds in exact percentages that vary based on the goals of the breed.

Mating one breed with a second breed to produce offspring that display a high degree of hybrid vigor but are destined to go to market

Mating of animals that are less alike in performance traits than the average of the herd and is used to correct genetic deficiencies.

Breeding method where paired animals are more alike in performance traits than the average of the herd or group.

Pedigree-focused breed system that mates individuals that are closely related compared to the overall breed.

A version of inbreeding used for breeding animals with the same genetic line (family tree) but are not closely related.