Economic Aspects of Animal Breeding

This book covers economic evaluation of genetic differences in animals, determination of breeding goals within an economic context and economic evaluation of breeding programs. During the last 50 years, advances in results of animal breeding programs have been made, particularly in North America. This book provides clear details of the economic framework within which such programs should be evaluated. This book should be of interest to graduate students and professionals in animal breeding, agriculture and veterinary science departments, and geneticists.