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Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals
. Ed(S): Bishop, S.C.; Nicholas, F. W.; Axford, R.F.E.; Owen, J.B.
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Description for Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals
Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this title presents a review of the field with examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production across various major livestock species. Editor(s): Bishop, S.C.; Nicholas, F. W.; Axford, R.F.E.; Owen, J.B. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MZH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 172 x 27. Weight in Grams: 998.
Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this new edition provides an updated review of the field and is illustrated with examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production across all major livestock species. Authored by experts in the field, the book covers techniques and approaches, viruses, TSEs, bacteria, parasites, vectors, and broader health issues seen in production systems, including metabolic diseases. The book will be an essential reference for professionals in the field, scientists and researchers, students, breeders, vets, agricultural advisors and policymakers.
Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this new edition provides an updated review of the field and is illustrated with examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production across all major livestock species. Authored by experts in the field, the book covers techniques and approaches, viruses, TSEs, bacteria, parasites, vectors, and broader health issues seen in production systems, including metabolic diseases. The book will be an essential reference for professionals in the field, scientists and researchers, students, breeders, vets, agricultural advisors and policymakers.
Product Details
Publication date
2009
Publisher
CABI Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Wallingford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845935559
SKU
V9781845935559
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-1
About . Ed(S): Bishop, S.C.; Nicholas, F. W.; Axford, R.F.E.; Owen, J.B.
is Professor of Animal Disease Genetics at the University of Edinburgh, and a group leader within University's Roslin Institute and Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Over a period of 20 years he has made major contributions to disease genetics across many livestock species, including sheep, pigs, dairy cattle, goats, chickens and Atlantic salmon. Further, he has been active in ... Read more
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