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Handbook of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Practical Handbook for Genetic Improvements of Animals
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Focusing on the genetic evaluation of domestic livestock, this handbook explores the principles of animal breeding, including population and quantitative genetics, statistics, and molecular genomics. It highlights the importance of selecting animals with superior genetic traits to improve growth, production, and welfare. Additionally, it discusses the sustainable use of genetic variation to ensure a safe food supply and enhance animal productivity. The text combines both quantitative and molecular approaches, offering insights into selection schemes for farm and companion animals.
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Handbook of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Mohamed Megahed
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- 2013
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- Title
- Handbook of Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Subtitle
- Practical Handbook for Genetic Improvements of Animals
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mohamed Megahed
- Publisher
- LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 180
- ISBN13
- 9783659508868
- Category
- Genetics
- Description
- Focusing on the genetic evaluation of domestic livestock, this handbook explores the principles of animal breeding, including population and quantitative genetics, statistics, and molecular genomics. It highlights the importance of selecting animals with superior genetic traits to improve growth, production, and welfare. Additionally, it discusses the sustainable use of genetic variation to ensure a safe food supply and enhance animal productivity. The text combines both quantitative and molecular approaches, offering insights into selection schemes for farm and companion animals.