Animal breeding

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Recently developed genomic tools, like SNP-genotyping and whole genome sequencing, and their analysis, offer great opportunities for the conservation and utilisation of animal genetic diversity, both among and within breeds.

Beekeeping is a popular past time that more and more people are turning to for personal enjoyment, or even small commercial gain.

Discover the fascinating world of horse breeds in this comprehensive guide covering over 80 distinct equine breeds from around the globe.

"e;Ride your horse today for the horse you want tomorrow.

Chickens are back in style with a vengeance: poultry breeders are struggling to cope with the increase in demand and gardens resound to the contented cluck of chickens.

Bei diesem Buch handelt es sich um ein Buch für die ganze Familie und es klärt dich über einiges im Bereich Ernährung, Hühnerhaltung, "Fleischproduktion", etc.

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Includes expert advice on feeding, providing shelter and mating right through to selling the meat and raising piglets.

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major developments in global pig breeding programmes Considers how genetics and breeding can be utilised to improve the sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of pork production Reviews the factors which can affect the reproductive efficiency of boars and sows, focussing on those that can impact semen quality and reproductive performance respectively

Provides a comprehensive assessment of the major developments in global pig breeding programmes Considers how genetics and breeding can be utilised to improve the sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of pork production Reviews the factors which can affect the reproductive efficiency of boars and sows, focussing on those that can impact semen quality and reproductive performance respectively

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this collection of over 400 different dog breeds.

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAP0108.

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAP0108.

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "AGAP0108.

This volume on genetics, genomics, and informatics, will cover new technologies in forward and reverse genetics, transgenesis, the zebrafish genome and mapping technologies, informatics and comparative genomics, and Infrastructure.

A research-based account of what we know about zoos, animals living in zoos, and how they interact with humans.

A research-based account of what we know about zoos, animals living in zoos, and how they interact with humans.

Management Strategies for Sustainable Cattle Production in Southern Pastures is a practical resource for scientists, students, and stakeholders who want to understand the relationships between soil-plant interactions and pasture management strategies, and the resultant performance of cow-calf and stocker cattle.

Reviews current research on the main pathogens affecting beef; Summarises best practice in pathogen detection and safety management on the farm; Discusses methods for ensuring safety in the food chain from slaughter to consumer handling of fresh beef

Sexual Selection: Perspectives and Models from the Neotropics presents new sexual selection research based upon neotropical species.

Reviews advances in understanding how breeding and growth affects the development of quality attributes such as fat content and tenderness; Summarises recent research on how management of cattle and carcass handling affects sensory properties; Discusses current research on measuring and optimising quality traits such as colour, flavour and tenderness

Descubra el fascinante mundo de las razas de caballos en esta guía detallada que abarca más de 80 razas diferentes de todo el mundo.

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificacion profesional y adquisicion de certificados de profesionalidad.

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Discover the shocking story of Joe Exotic versus Carole Baskin, as seen on the Netflix phenomenon, Tiger King.

This is the third textbook from this award-winning and internationally-recognised pig consultant.

Since the middle of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a succession of political and social disruptions.

Since the middle of the twentieth century the world has witnessed a succession of political and social disruptions.

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology for equine, animal and veterinary science students.

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology for equine, animal and veterinary science students.

Polly Pullar has had a passion for red squirrels since childhood.

'This wonderful book is essential reading for all children with furry best friends, written in a way that is very easy to follow and great fun!

Discusses research on factors affecting carcass composition and meat quality; Reviews advances in breeding such as the use of molecular markers; Summarises key developments in understanding and improving the health and welfare of sheep

Discusses research on factors affecting carcass composition and meat quality; Reviews advances in breeding such as the use of molecular markers; Summarises key developments in understanding and improving the health and welfare of sheep

Discusses latest research on welfare issues for laying hens such as beak trimming; Summarises advances in optimising hen nutrition and health; Assesses developments in reducing the environmental impact of egg production

Discusses latest research on welfare issues for laying hens such as beak trimming; Summarises advances in optimising hen nutrition and health; Assesses developments in reducing the environmental impact of egg production

Reviews latest research on composition and properties of egg shell, white and yolk; Summarises recent studies on pathogens affecting eggs and methods for their control such as washing and packaging; Discusses current findings on factors affecting quality attributes such as appearance, shelf-life and nutritional value

Reviews latest research on composition and properties of egg shell, white and yolk; Summarises recent studies on pathogens affecting eggs and methods for their control such as washing and packaging; Discusses current findings on factors affecting quality attributes such as appearance, shelf-life and nutritional value

Reviews latest research on bacterial and viral diseases affecting poultry as well as other threats such as parasites; Discusses current research on disease management such as competitive exclusion treatments and other methods to boost immune function; Summarises advances in understanding poultry behaviour and improving flock welfare

Reviews latest research on bacterial and viral diseases affecting poultry as well as other threats such as parasites; Discusses current research on disease management such as competitive exclusion treatments and other methods to boost immune function; Summarises advances in understanding poultry behaviour and improving flock welfare

Reviews advances in poultry genetics and their application in marker assisted breeding; Summarises recent research on poultry digestion and nutritional requirements; Discusses current studies on optimising the role of dietary components such as enzymes, minerals and probiotics

Reviews advances in poultry genetics and their application in marker assisted breeding; Summarises recent research on poultry digestion and nutritional requirements; Discusses current studies on optimising the role of dietary components such as enzymes, minerals and probiotics

Reviews advances in understanding how breeding and growth affects the development of quality attributes such as fat content and tenderness; Summarises recent research on how management of cattle and carcass handling affects sensory properties; Discusses current research on measuring and optimising quality traits such as colour, flavour and tenderness

Reviews advances in understanding how breeding and growth affects the development of quality attributes such as fat content and tenderness; Summarises recent research on how management of cattle and carcass handling affects sensory properties; Discusses current research on measuring and optimising quality traits such as colour, flavour and tenderness

Reviews current research on the main pathogens affecting beef; Summarises best practice in pathogen detection and safety management on the farm; Discusses methods for ensuring safety in the food chain from slaughter to consumer handling of fresh beef