Breeding and improvement of farm animals
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Breeding and improvement of farm animals
(McGraw-Hill publications in the agricultural sciences)
McGraw-Hill, c1990
8th ed
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Warwick's name appears first on the earlier edition
Includes bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Written for advanced undergraduate courses in animal breeding and as a reference for professionals, this text provides a thorough introduction to the principles and practices of genetic optimisation of livestock. It covers options for breeding and selection systems and procedures, emphasising the usefulness and limitations of each, and discusses current and preferred breeding procedures for different types of herds.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Basic Processes of Inheritance. The Reproductive Process. Qualitative Genetics in Animal Breeding. Variation. Population Genetics. Inbreeding and Relationship. Outbreeding. Principles of Selection. Performance and Progeny Testing. Retrospect and Prospect. Glossary. Appendix.
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