Outcrossing or outbreeding is the practice of introducing unrelated genetic material into a breeding line. It increases genetic diversity, thus reducing the probability of an individual being subject to disease or reducing genetic abnormalities. It is also known as a Patrilineal system. It is used in line-breeding to restore vigor or size and fert... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outcrossing
Mating of individuals that are less closely related than the average of the breed. Commercial breeders and some purebred breeders should be outcrossing by periodically adding new sires that are unrelated to their cow herd. This outcrossing should reduce the possibility of loss of vigor due to inbreeding. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20020
mating two individuals of the same breed that are sufficiently unrelated that the IC of the progeny is lower than the average of the parents. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21448