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Overview""Genetics of the Fowl"" is still the most useful work on poultry genetics. Just the last chapter, ""Genetics in Practice,"" provides the best introduction to successful poultry breeding ever written, covering the difference between breeding for dominant vs. recessive characteristics, individual selection vs. progeny testing, inbreeding vs. crossing, and much more. Hutt was sympathetic to the needs of practical farmers, show breeders, and researchers, so this book is far more than a compendium of genes, and yet this aspect is covered in loving detail. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body type, disease resistance, and much more, with many illustrations of how the genes work in practice. Other works have come and gone since ""Genetics of the Fowl's"" first publication in 1947, but ""Genetics of the Fowl"" is still the first book everyone should read on poultry genetics. New information has come to light since its publication, but it builds upon the solid foundation laid down by Hutt. This Norton Creek Press book is an exact reproduction of the original edition. About the Author: Frederick Bruce Hutt's career in scientific writing began at age 8. At 35, he became the youngest president of the Poultry Science Association. He researched, taught, and wrote extensively. He published more than 250 papers and articles, some intended for audiences of farmers and poultry hobbyists and others intended for researchers and geneticists. His clear, well-organized style won him a warm welcome with all audiences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frederick B. HuttPublisher: Norton Creek Press Imprint: Norton Creek Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.875kg ISBN: 9780972177030ISBN 10: 0972177035 Pages: 604 Publication Date: 13 May 2003 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of print, replaced by POD ![]() We will order this item for you from a manufatured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |