Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep

Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
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ISBN-10 : 0851996426
ISBN-13 : 9780851996424
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Book Synopsis Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep by : Geoff Simm

Download or read book Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep written by Geoff Simm and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * Outlines the link between genes and performance in farm animals * Shows tools for more effective genetic selection * Highlights the role and ethical implications of new reproductive and molecular genetic technologies The application of scientific methods to animal breeding has led to major improvements in the output, cost and quality of animal products over the last few decades. This book describes the principles of genetic improvement of farm livestock and the practical application of these principles to dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep breeding. This title has been taken over by CABI Publishing from Farming Press and was originally published in 1998


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