Animal Breeding

by A.E. Clark

Overview

This text part offers a review of the research and developing technologies in the expanding areas of genetics, embryology, and molecular biology from experts in the various fields. It includes sections covering manipulation of the embryo, and the mapping and engineering of the genome, as well as information on nuclear transfer and the development of xenotransplantation. Possibilities for future research and development are also considered.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789057022920
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/18/1998
Series:	Modern Genetics Series , #4
Pages:	266
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)

About the Author

A.J. Clark Roslin Institute, Midlothian, UK

Table of Contents

Introduction: Current Animal Breeding Part 1 Manipulating the Embryo 1 Embryo Development and Culture Techniques 2 Nuclear Transfer 3 Opportunities and Challenges in Domestic Animal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Part 2 Mapping the Genome 4 Mapping Genes Underlying Production Traits in Livestock 5 Identification and Cloning of Trait Genes 6 Marker Assisted Selection 7 Comparative Genome Mapping - The Livestock Perspective Part S Engineering the Genome 8 Techniques for the Production of Transgenic Livestock 9 Modification of Production Traits 10 Breeding Genetically Manipulated Traits 11 Therapeutic Proteins from Livestock 12 Xenografts from Livestock

Editorial Reviews

Provides a scientific review of new technologies in animal breeding and the possibilities for future research and development. Includes sections on the manipulation of the embryo, gene mapping, and the direct genetic engineering of the genome. The 12 contributions cover topics such as nuclear transfer, opportunities and challenges in domestic animal embryonic stem cell research, identification and cloning of trait genes, modification of production traits, therapeutic proteins from livestock, and techniques for the production of transgenic livestock. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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