Third edition
by Frank Nicholas
Accessible and clearly presented, Introduction to Veterinary Genetics provides a succinct introduction to the aspects of genetics relevant to animal diseases and production.
Coverage includes:
- basic genetics
- molecular biology
- genomics
- cytogenetics
- immunogenetics
- population genetics
- quantitative genetics
- biotechnology
- the use of molecular tools in the control of inherited disorders
This book describes in detail how genetics is being applied to artificial selection in animal production. It also covers the conservation of genetic diversity in both domesticated and wild animals.
New for the Third Edition:
- End-of-chapter summaries provide quick recaps
- Covers new topics: epigenetics, genomics and bioinformatics
- Thoroughly revised according to recent advances in genetics
Contents
- Basic genetics
- Molecular biology
- Single-gene disorders
- Chromosomal aberrations
- Single genes in populations
- Familial disorders not due to a single gene
- Is it inherited?
- Immunogenetics
- Pharmacogenetics
- Hosts, parasites, and pathogens
- Single genes in animal breeding
- Relationship and inbreeding
- Quantitative variation
- Selection between populations
- Selection within populations
- Breed structure
- Crossing
- Selection and regular crossing
- Biotechnology and the future
- Conservation genetics
- Genetic and environmental control of inherited disorders
Index
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