Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry (Focus on Biotechnology, Volume 5)

Biotechnology in Animal Husbandry, edited by R. Renaville and A. Burny, explores the principles and applications of modern biotechnology in animal science and livestock production. The book covers molecular modeling, molecular and quantitative genetics, gene manipulation, diagnostic technologies, vaccine development, and methods for influencing tissue and digestive metabolism. It highlights advances in the precision of biological research and their potential applications in animal health and production. This reference is suitable for advanced students, researchers, lecturers, and professionals in animal science, agricultural biotechnology, and veterinary science.

Key Features

• Introduces fundamental and applied animal biotechnology.
• Explores molecular modeling and its applications in animal research.
• Covers molecular genetics and quantitative genetics.
• Examines gene manipulation and modern genetic technologies.
• Discusses diagnostic methods for identifying animal diseases.
• Explores vaccine development and biotechnology-based disease prevention.
• Examines techniques for influencing tissue and digestive metabolism.
• Discusses growth promoters and their applications in animal production.
• Connects advances in biotechnology with practical livestock management and research.
• Supports advanced study and professional work in animal science, veterinary science, and agricultural biotechnology.