Animal Breeding and Genetics
This newly updated and revised volume of the Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology (ESST) details the role of Animal Breeding and Genetics in the sustainability of animal agriculture. The volume covers scientific principles and applications includes the current science used to advanc...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
2023, 2023
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2023 |
| Series: | Encyclopedia of Sustainability Science and Technology Series
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Foundatins of Quantitative Animal Breeding
- Foundations of Molecular Genetics
- Modelling in Animal Breeding
- Genotype x Environment Interactions
- Socially affected traits
- Beef Cattle Breeding
- Dairy Cattle Breeding
- Pig Breeding
- Poutry Breeding
- Sheep and Goat Breeding
- Horse Breeding
- Breeding in Developing Countries
- Breeding in an era of Gene Editing
- Animal Breeding Long-Term Challenges