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Culling

Last Updated: March 16, 2011

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Culling - The elimination of pups in large litters. This is best left to the mother of the litter, who will cull as required, beginning with the weakest pup. In cats, the meaning is very different. Culling refers to preventing certain kittens or cats out of the breeding stock by spaying/neutering.

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