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Equine Color Genetics 3rd Edition

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Equine Color Genetics, Third Edition, presents the most recent advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules. The book provides valuable information that enables breeders to tailor their breeding programs to maximize desired color outcomes and minimize undesired color. The text bridges the gap between the scientific and lay communities without ignoring the intricate and complex issues involved in horse and donkey color genetics. This new edition presents more explicit and detailed explanations than were previously possible, including a more extensive Appaloosa section. The section on donkey colors includes the results of studies in the genetic control of color in this species, which will greatly assist donkey breeders as they tailor breeding programs to their own goals.

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0813813646
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978-0813813646
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3rd
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Wiley-Blackwell
Publication date

March 9, 2009
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English
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7.3 x 0.82 x 10.3 inches
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296 pages
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“This update... has a considerable amount of new information.... the author has succeeded in producing the definitive work on coat color in horses. This excellent book is unique in its field for its breadth and depth. The color photographs alone make it worth its moderate price. The new edition is necessary for anyone interested in the updated material on the genetics of coat color. I recommend it to horse breeders, animal scientists, and geneticists who are interested in a fascinating and convoluted topic.” Doody’s Reviews, September 2009

"A fascinating book, filled with color photos of really beautiful horse and donkey colors, some I never knew existed, and many unusual and beautiful breeds. In addition, there are numerous charts of color breeding expectations and effects of colors on colors." - Veterinary Information Network

“The latest advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys and mules provides a blend of science and owner's guide and provides vets and equine breeders with many specifics including discussions of five new colors.” - Midwest Book Review, July 2009

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Equine Color Genetics, Third Edition, presents the most recent advances in color genetics for breeders of horses, donkeys, and mules. The book provides valuable information that enables breeders to tailor their breeding programs to maximize desired color outcomes and minimize undesired color. The text bridges the gap between the scientific and lay communities without ignoring the intricate and complex issues involved in horse and donkey color genetics. This new edition presents more explicit and detailed explanations than were previously possible, including a more extensive Appaloosa section. The section on donkey colors includes the results of studies in the genetic control of color in this species, which will greatly assist donkey breeders as they tailor breeding programs to their own goals.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wiley-Blackwell; 3rd edition (March 9, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0813813646
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0813813646
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 0.82 x 10.3 inches

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Audre S.

good- but not worth the price

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2008

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I found this book to be very useful, but definitly not $60 worth useful. In all honesty, I have found more information in my 'Equine Genetics & Selection Procedures', which is roughly five times the girth and I managed to nab that for $8. While this book is more up-to-date, and the pictures were extensive in what they covered, it just doesn't have enough to warrant the cost. Maybe if there were more pictures (there's only one chapter of photos) or they were larger (there's three per page), or if the actual probablility of the color (Punnet Square) were covered more fully.... but it's not worth $60 as is. I consider it to be a waste of my money.

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Equine Guy

Good book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2009

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This is an excellent text book but I was disappointed when I purchased the 3rd Edition and it didn't have much more content for the high price of the new edition. If you already have one of these books then save your money and wait for later editions as advancement in color genetics information is crazy right now. If you're looking to buy this book for the first time I'd look for the 2nd Edition at a better price.

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celeste huston

Fantastic learning experience for the professionalas as well as curious.

Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014

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dr Sponenberg's books are mandatory for all of those seeking to understand the importance of genetics in the horse and I recommend his volumes to all I know and even to those I never met..I am a recognized breeder of gypsy cobs as well as color AQHA and have been in the horse business for 57 plus years.

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Darcy Hawes

good book for someone who is just learning about horse ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2015

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good book for someone who is just learning about horse colours. There are some oddities in colour description but overall it is easy to understand.

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Sonja

Color Breeds to avoid

Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2014

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A must have new textbook on the most recent findings in color genetics. Researchers, Breed Associations and owners of horses considered color breeds. Some of those color breeds have serious defects and it is advisable to read up on before purchasing and more to the point breeding with them.

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S. K. Mangus

The Bible for equine color genetics

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019

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Best book on the market for equine color genetics

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PK

Great transaction - fast and secure

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2012

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Great transaction. Needed the book (it's not everyday light reading) for a class and it got here early.

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Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2016

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Been wanting this book for more than 10 years. Happy with the new edition.

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dappled_grey

Horse colour

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2014

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Genetics of horse colours explaned

Alissa

Very Interesting

Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2012

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This book is the best genetics book that I have been able to find *however* it was written a few years ago to which a surprising amount of horse colours genetics have been studied and learned making parts of the book out of date.. It's worth the read still as it does cover other things that are rarely covered anywhere else (dominant black, calico tobiano, mushroom, the odd dilute mutation in arabs etc).

Katja Möllinger

tolles Buch, gut verständlich, super bebildert

Reviewed in Germany on January 14, 2013

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An diesem Buch gibt es kaum etwas auszusetzen. Es ist verständlich geschrieben und sehr gut bebildert, toll für jeden der sich für dieses Thema interessiert. - Und etwas vergleichbares, dass auch Eselfarben beinhaltet kenne ich nicht.

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