Horse Genetics (Paperback)

by Ann T. Bowling (Author) "Working with genetics can be fun and rewarding for those people who have logical thinking skills and enjoy playing sleuth..." (more)
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"Horse breeders will find nothing like it. In its 200 pages, the book neatly presents and summarizes the current state of knowledge of horse genetics . . . Students and scientists will find this as valuable a resource as horse owners and breeders . . . . If you have been waiting for a clear, concise, and authoritative discussion of horse genetics, here it is. Horse Genetics is an important addition to any equine library." --Arabian Visions


Product Description
Textbooks of general genetics rarely mention horses. Horse breeders and those taking courses in equine studies do not find it easy to relate fruit flies, pea plants and mice to practical horse breeding. There is therefore a need for a book which provides an overview of genetic principles using horses as the primary examples. This book aims to fill this gap. The author, who has both practical and academic experience in this subject, has distilled facts and ideas to provide relevant examples in a jargon-free way, while still maintaining scientific rigor.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: CABI; 1 edition (July 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851991017
• ISBN-13: 978-0851991016
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #773,733 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Up to date and very informative on color genetics., January 8, 1998

By	Cherie L Reinheimer (Berryton, KS USA) - See all my reviews

An excellent way to learn about coat color and general horse genetics-- if you have a little background. Black and white pictures only. Highly recomended for someone who wants to do some serious studying on coat color genetics. Good discussions of examples and limitations to genetic testing. I have read this book many times and still pull out new information every time. Extensive discussion on genes and blood markers and linkage. This book is a little on the technical side, but if you have a little biology/genetics background, very infomative.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A useful addition to an Equine library., November 30, 2000

By	Carole Knowles-pfeiffer "Carole Knowles-Pfeiffer" (Plymouth England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a well-researched and compiled book; useful for the REALLY serious horse enthusiast. Filled with masses of interesting information, but possibly a little 'overloaded' with details about 'broken-coloured' horses. Contains a superb 'references' section and a well-compiled index. It is a pity that ALL the illustrations are in black and white, but this may partly account for the good value for money of this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for any Serious Equine Breeder, March 25, 2001

By	C. Miller "millersequine" (Aiken, SC United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Ann T. Bowling was a Dir. of the Verinary Genetics Lab at UCDavis, so when you read this book you are learning from a hands on Researcher of genetics identification, linkage mapping, and choromosomal assignment of genes in horses including coat color, blood groups and explanation of DNA and microsatellite polymorphisms....Alright, sounds difficult, but being self taught through all the books I could lay my hands on, this is a modern up to the minute look at equine genetics today. If I can understand this, with a little bit of reading and applying to your own herd you will understand from a leading geneticist who has made her mark in national and international equine genetics studies. The paperback book at this price is absolutely affordable, and pictures and many graphs and charts guide you through the understanding of genetics in and easy format. For those into color pattern horses.....this is a must to update old thinking in terms of recessive and dominant genes as related to patterning genes. I have followed Ann via her reviews and write ups starting with her articles published in the Paint Horse Journal......just an absolute must read!!!