Definitions for "RANDOM MATING"
A system of mating where every female has an equal or random chance of being assigned to any male used for breeding in a particular breeding season. Random mating is required for accurate progeny tests.
Selection of a mate without considering their genotype or any trait associated with a particular genotype.
a population mating system in which every male gamete has an equal opportunity to join in fertilization with every female gamete, including those gametes derived from the same individuals
The joining of animals on an entirely random basis without regard to pedigree or phenotype.