Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals

Farm Animal Genetic Improvement

A comprehensive textbook on the genetics and breeding of farmed animals, linking fundamental genetic principles with practical breeding applications. It covers cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and aquaculture species, including breeding values, selection response, genomics, biotechnology, and genetic variation. The book also examines sustainability, ethical considerations, and breeding practices in different production systems.

Key Features

• Covers genetics of farmed animal breeding
• Includes cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry
• Covers aquaculture species
• Explains genetic variation and breeding values
• Discusses response to selection
• Introduces modern genomics and biotechnology
• Links theory with practical breeding applications
• Covers temperate and tropical production systems
• Examines sustainable genetic improvement
• Discusses ethical considerations in breeding
• Explores current breeding practices
• Highlights future developments in animal genetics
• Suitable for agriculture and animal science students
• Useful for veterinarians, breeders, and farmers