Crossbred animals

1. Crossbred animals are obtained by breeding two different varieties of animals, usually one is local and other is imported. 2. Formerly this technology was used to obtain hybrid plants but now animals are also obtained through such technology. 3. The crossbred varieties are more robust and strong. 4. They can put in more work and give greater yield. Since the yield is greater, the profits are also larger. 5. An Indian cow is crossed with Jersey, Holstein or See Dean bull. The offspring obtained through such a cross gives 10 to 12 litres of milk per day as against 5 to 6 litres obtained from an indian cow. 6. Kandhari, Devani, Khilari and Dangi are the varieties of cows from Maharashtra which are usede for crossbreeding.