The Genetics of Cattle (Cabi) [Hardcover]

Ruedi Fries (Author), Anatoly Ruvinsky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0851992587 | ISBN-13: 978-0851992587 | Edition: First

Within the past two decades, new methods created by molecular genetics and cytogenetics as well as quantitative genetics have greatly enlarged the amount and quality of genetic information available in domestic mammals. Cattle have been significantly involved in this process, particularly due to the large impact of new knowledge and methods on the economy and culture of numerous countries for both meat and milk production. As demands for these goods increase, modern genetic technologies in immunogenetics, cytogenetics, biochemical and molecular genetics create optimistic expectations for the future. A comprehensive reference to work on genetics and selection of cattle Written by internationally recognised experts All relevant topics, from phylogeny, morphological traits, diseases and behaviour to transgenics, performance traits and genome mapping included Invaluable to advanced students and researchers, as well as livestock producers and veterinarians.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Collects essential data concerning cattle genetics and brings together previously disparate areas of research. Early chapters cover the systematics and phylogeny of cattle, domestication, and factorial genetics, followed by chapters on biochemical polymorphism, immunogenetics and disease resistance, genome structure, and gene mapping. Later chapters are devoted to genetics applied to cattle improvement. Standard genetic nomenclature for cattle and cattle breeds is presented. The editors are affiliated with the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and the University of New England, Australia."--SciTech Book News


"Collects essential data concerning cattle genetics and brings together previously disparate areas of research. Early chapters cover the systematics and phylogeny of cattle, domestication, and factorial genetics, followed by chapters on biochemical polymorphism, immunogenetics and disease resistance, genome structure, and gene mapping. Later chapters are devoted to genetics applied to cattle improvement. Standard genetic nomenclature for cattle and cattle breeds is presented. The editors are affiliated with the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and the University of New England, Australia." --SciTech Book News

About the Author

R. Fries, Technical University of Munich. A. Ruvinsky, University of New England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 710 pages
• Publisher: CABI; First edition (December 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851992587
• ISBN-13: 978-0851992587
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.1 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,739,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)