Animal Breeding and Genetics - Couverture souple

Singh, C. V.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8119002059 ISBN 13 : 9788119002054

Editeur : New India Publishing Agency, 2015

Synopsis

This book presents an overview of applied breeding techniques for various domesticated animal species, as they are currently practiced. It provides a concise history of population genetics, the domestication of livestock, the classification of breeds, the economic characteristics of different livestock and poultry species, and their significance. Additionally, the book discusses basic statistics, inheritance patterns, gene and genotype frequency, factors affecting gene frequency, population values and means, methods for estimating and utilizing heritability and repeatability, correlations, selection, and response to selection. The book also covers progeny testing, open nucleus breeding systems, sire evaluation, breeding or mating systems, heterosis or hybrid vigor, and current livestock and poultry breeding programs.

The book is organized in a logical sequence to facilitate easy comprehension, starting with simple concepts and progressing to more complex topics. It is intended for graduate and postgraduate students of animal breeding, as well as researchers, and aims to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamic science of animal breeding.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

C. V. Singh, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, U.S.Nagar, Uttarakhand, India.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: New India Publishing Agency
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8119002059
• ISBN 13: 9788119002054
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 356
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible