The Genetics of the Pig / Edition 2

by Max F. Rothschild, Anatoly Ruvinsky

Overview

The understanding of pig genetics and genomics has advanced significantly in recent years, creating fresh insights into biological processes. This comprehensive reference work discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the subject, this new edition also includes new information on genetic aspects of domestication, color variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781845937560
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	03/15/2011
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	520
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Max F. Rothschild is at Iowa State University, USA.

Anatoly Ruvinsky is at the University of New England, Australia.

Table of Contents

1. Systematics and Evolution of the Pig
2. Genetic Aspects of Pig Domestication
3. Genetics of Colour Variation
4. Genetics of Morphological Traits and Inherited Disorders
5. Molecular Genetics
6. Immunogenetics
7. Cytogenetics and Physical Chromosome Maps
8. Pig Genomics
9. Genetics of Behaviour
10. Biology and Genetics of Reproduction
11. Transgenics and Modern Reproductive Technologies
12. Developmental Genetics
13. Genetic Resources
14. Genetics of Performance Traits
15. Genetics of Meat and Carcass Traits
16. Approaches to Genetic Improvement of the Pig
17. Pig Breeds (with photos)
18. Standard Genetic Nomenclature for the Pig

Editorial Reviews

"Highly recommended."

Pieter W. Knap

Praise for the first edition:
"[R]ecommended highly both to those whose interests are primarily in pigs and those interested in mammals in general."

Journal of Genetics - J. H. Edwards

"Highly recommended."

Praise for the first edition:
"[R]ecommended highly both to those whose interests are primarily in pigs and those interested in mammals in general."

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