The Genetics of Cattle - Hardcover

 
9780851992587: The Genetics of Cattle

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Breakthroughs in understanding the genetics of animals are making headlines worldwide. However, many issues remain unresolved, despite the remarkable progress. This volume collects up-to-date research on the genetics of cattle, a field of immense economic and political importance, particularly with the discovery of "Mad Cow" disease. Topics covered include domestication, common breeds and their origin; morphological traits and inherited disorders; immune response and disease resistance, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy; development and reproductive technologies and transgenics; and genetic resources, conservation and improvement. It will be an invaluable resource for anyone studying genetics and contemporary methods in animal breeding.

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Since graduation from Novosibirsk State University (Russia) in 1969 A. Ruvinsky has been working in several fields of genetics for more than 40 years. He received his PhD in 1974 and Dr.Sc. in 1985. In 1986 A. Ruvinsky was elected as head of laboratory of animal genetics and 1988 as Vice Director of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1993 A. Ruvinsky joined the University of New England, Australia. Professor Ruvinsky published more than 100 refereed papers in leading genetic journals and edited 14 books so far. This includes the series of books on mammalian genetics, which currently undergoes 2nd edition. His conceptual book "Genetics and Randomness" was published in 2009.

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