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well there are many reasons to why it is expensive but I only know one, and that is that the animals that you have selectively bred may have consequences to the genes it has inherited. For example, in a cow, there may be a gene that produces more milk and so people breed cows of those specific genes. However, there may be a gene that is inherited WITH this feature, like mastitis(inflammation of the udder) which means that there would be a lot of money spent on treating every cow of this illness who has the feature of producing more milk. Get it?

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Selective breeding is expensive because it involves carefully choosing and mating specific individuals to produce desired traits in the offspring. This process requires a lot of time, resources, and expertise to monitor and manage the breeding program effectively. Additionally, costs may be incurred for genetic testing, veterinary care, and infrastructure to support the breeding operation.

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