Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians [Hardcover]

Carolyn M. Vella (Author), Lorraine M. Shelton BS BA (Author), John J. McGonagle (Author), Terry W. Stanglein VMD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0750640693 | ISBN-13: 978-0750640695 | Publication Date: October 15, 1999 | Edition: 4

Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders & Veterinarians 4th Edition is an essential purchase for all breeders of pedigreed cats, practising small animal veterinarians and veterinary undergraduates. This fully revised edition re-establishes Genetics for Cat Breeders as the text of choice in the field of feline genetics.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If for three decades the late Roy Robinson s Genetics for Cat Breeders has been the cat breeder s Bible, this new book must be the American Revised Version....[The authors] have successfully preserved, continued and expanded on Roy Robinson s pioneering work... Not only does it continue Robinson s work, it actually makes the best guide to feline genetics better!"C.F.A. s The Almanac

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The field of genetics has changed considerably since the first edition of Genetics for Cat Breeders was published in 1971. For decades the discussion of genetics was limited to observations of populations but now geneticists are beginning to look at the actual molecular mechanisms behind the traits and diseases seen in the cat.Continuing the pioneering work of the late Roy Robinson, Carolyn Vella and her team of experts have significantly expanded the scope of previous editions to produce a work which is now of equal benefit to both veterinary surgeons and cat breeders. Their aim has been to make the book more accessible and understandable whilst providing an inpartial look at sometimes controversial and complex issues.The book retains the most important information published in previous editions and also incorporates some of the continuing work done by Roy Robinson prior to his death. A considerable amount of new information has been added in order to provide both breeders and veterinarians with the broadest possible range of information. The authors have not only reviewed the traditional sources of scientific literature and recently published studies, but have also conducted interviews with veterinarians, researchers and breeders.Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders & Veterinarians 4th Edition is an essential purchase for all breeders of pedigreed cats, practicing small animal veterinarians and veterinary undergraduates. This fully revised edition re-establishes Genetics for Cat Breeders as the text of choice in the field of feline genetics

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 253 pages
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 4 edition (October 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0750640693
• ISBN-13: 978-0750640695
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #783,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #2 in Books > Medical Books > Veterinary Medicine > Genetics

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good news for all serious fanciers, August 16, 2001

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This review is from: Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians (Hardcover)

The authors of Robinsons' Genetics for Cat Breeders and veterinarains are two breeders who have written on breeding and showing (Vella and McGonagle), a geneticist (Shelton) and a practicing veterinarian (Stanglein). This book simply and directly covers the subject of genetics, incorporating the lastest scientific advances, while at the same time reflecting the practical knowledge of experienced breeders.

The whole subject of genetics is covered: principles of heredity; breeding systems and inbreeding; coat and color inheritance; color variations; breeds; and genetic anomolies. The heart of this book is the material on breeding systems and practices, and selective breeding and inbreeding. The evaluation of cats for breeding purposes and comparisons between possible mates are explored in considerable depth. The chapter on genetic anomolies is up-to-date and quite comprehensive.

The new Fourth Edition is good news for all serious fanciers. Not only does it continue Robinson's work, it actually makes the best guide to feline genetics better!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Vererinarians, June 23, 2000

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This review is from: Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians (Hardcover)

This is a very straightforward book which details every aspect of feline genetics. It is very readable and informative on the facts and also on breeding theories. The writers coming from four different disciplines is helpful, along with a glossary which explains the terminology. It would be a very good investment for an experienced person or novice breeder (me).

3.0 out of 5 stars A lot of information, October 9, 2011

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This review is from: Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians (Hardcover)

I really liked this book, it has a tremendous amount of information and very concise. However as an updated version, the lack of graphics makes this book difficult to follow. It would be a much better book if ANY graphics were included. For me the cost of this book is unacceptable due to the quality of the presentation of the information.