Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals av Geoff (University of Edinburgh UK) Simm, Dr Geoff (Royal Veterinary College UK) Pollott, Raphael A (Scotland&

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<i>Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals</i> 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, <i>Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep</i>, 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