Breed Standard - Examples of Use

Examples of Use

In the American Poultry Association breed standards for poultry, for example, ducks and geese are divided by weight, and chicken breeds are divided by size. Chickens are also divided into egg laying, meat, and ornamental varieties. In cattle, breed standards allow for comparisons and the selection of the best breeds to raise. The Australian Fancy Pigeons book of standards describes standards used in the showing of fancy pigeons.

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