Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

Av Geoff Simm, Geoff Pollott, Raphael A Mrode, Ross Houston, Karen Marshall, UK) Simm, Geoff (University of Edinburgh, UK) Pollott, Dr Geoff (Royal Veterinary College, Kenya) Mrode, Raphael A (Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), UK and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), UK) Houston, Professor Ross (University of Edinburgh, Kenya) Marshall, Dr Karen (International Livestock Research Institute

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Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species. The book: - Provides comprehensive coverage - from fundamental genetics, analysis of variation, prediction of breeding values and response to selection, through to application of modern genomics and biotechnology. - Illustrates the practical application of theory in temperate and tropical systems. - Outlines current practice and explores future directions, including sustainability and ethical implications, to leave readers completely up to date. Based on the previous bestseller, Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep, this book has been completely revised, expanded and redesigned to be an essential textbook for undergraduate, masters and other early postgraduate-level students in agriculture, animal and veterinary science, as well as breeders, farmers, industry technical staff, advisors and extension workers.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2020-12-10
Mått189 x 246 x 26 mm
Vikt1 400 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor496
FörlagCABI Publishing
ISBN9781789241716

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Raphael Mrode is Professor of Quantitative Genetics and Genomics at Scotland's Rural College and Principal Scientist in Quantitative Genetics in Dairy Cattle at the International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya. He has been lecturing on Edinburgh University's Masters course on quantitative genetics and genome analysis since 2005, and has given lectures on mixed linear models and the use of various BLUP models for genetic prediction. His research interests include data modelling and analysis, the incorporation of molecular information in genetic evaluation procedures, the application of innovative approaches for data capture, analysis and feedback and investigating methods for generating alternative and novel phenotypes in small dairy systems in developing countries.

Chapter 1: The origins and roles of today's livestock breeds Chapter 2: Genes, genetic codes and genetic variation Chapter 3: Strategies for genetic improvement Chapter 4: What affects response to selection within breeds? Chapter 5: Tools and technologies in animal breeding Chapter 6: Analysing genetic variation in farm animals Chapter 7: Predicting breeding values Chapter 8: Dairy cattle breeding Chapter 9: Beef cattle breeding Chapter 10: Sheep and goat breeding Chapter 11: Poultry breeding Chapter 12: Pig breeding Chapter 13: Aquaculture breeding Chapter 14: Future directions