Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals

Autor

Geoff Simm (University Of Edinburgh, Uk)

Dr Geoff Pollott (Royal Veterinary College, Uk)

Professor Ross Houston (University Of Edinburgh, Uk)

Dr Karen Marshall (International Livestock Research Institute, Kenya)

Raphael A Mrode (Scotland's Rural College

This text provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning current farmed animal breeding practice. It relates science to practical application in all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and fish.