Overview

This book presents an overview of applied breeding techniques for various domesticated animal species, as they are currently practiced. It provides a concise history of population genetics, the domestication of livestock, the classification of breeds, the economic characteristics of different livestock and poultry species, and their significance. Additionally, the book discusses basic statistics, inheritance patterns, gene and genotype frequency, factors affecting gene frequency, population values and means, methods for estimating and utilizing heritability and repeatability, correlations, selection, and response to selection. The book also covers progeny testing, open nucleus breeding systems, sire evaluation, breeding or mating systems, heterosis or hybrid vigor, and current livestock and poultry breeding programs. The book is organized in a logical sequence to facilitate easy comprehension, starting with simple concepts and progressing to more complex topics. It is intended for graduate and postgraduate students of animal breeding, as well as researchers, and aims to provide a deeper understanding of the dynamic science of animal breeding.

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Author:   C. V. Singh
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 25.80cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.750kg
ISBN:  

9788119002054

ISBN 10:   8119002059
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   15 January 2015
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Brief History of Population Genetics 2. Domestication of Livestock Species 3. Classification of Livestock Breeds 4. Economic Characters of Livestock and Poultry 5. Basic Statistics 6. Qualitative and Quantitative Inheritance 7. Gene and Genotype Frequency and Factors Influencing Gene Frequency 8. Variation and Measurements 9. Values and Means of Population 10. Heritability Methods of Estimation and Use 11. Correlations 12. Selection Natural Vs Artificial Selection 13. Response to Selection 14. Basis of Selection 15. Methods of Selection 16. Open Nucleus Breeding System 17. Methods of Sire Evaluation 18. Breeding or Mating Systems 19. Heterosis or Hybrid Vigor 20. Selection of Dairy Cattle & Buffaloe 21. Current Livestock and Poultry Breeding Programme 22. Conservation of Genetic Resources in India

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C. V. Singh, Professor & Head, Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary and Animal Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology Pantnagar, U.S.Nagar, Uttarakhand, India.

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