Cattle ranchers and dairy farmers rarely allow all of their animals to reproduce. Instead, they practice selective breeding and only encourage the reproduction of animals with specific features.

Which of the following cows would a dairy farmer most likely choose to reproduce?

A. a cow that can run quickly
B. a cow that makes a lot of milk
C. a cow with large, strong hooves
D. a cow with thick, soft fur

Question

Cattle ranchers and dairy farmers rarely allow all of their animals to reproduce. Instead, they practice selective breeding and only encourage the reproduction of animals with specific features.

Which of the following cows would a dairy farmer most likely choose to reproduce?

  A. a cow that can run quickly
  B. a cow that makes a lot of milk
  C. a cow with large, strong hooves
  D. a cow with thick, soft fur