Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals [Hardcover]

Bishop (Author), Stephen C. Bishop (Editor), Roger F. E. Axford (Editor), Frank W. Nicholas (Editor), John B. Owen (Editor)

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Hardcover: 362 pages
Publisher: Cabi; 3rd Revised edition edition (Jan 1 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1845935551
ISBN-13: 978-1845935559
Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 17.5 x 2.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 980 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #589,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #59 in Books > Professional & Technical > Medical > Veterinary Medicine > Food Animals
- #59 in Books > Medicine > Veterinary Medicine > Food Animals
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This new edition provides an updated review of the principles of animal breeding for advanced health and disease resistance. Authored by experts, it uses examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production across all major livestock species. Topics include techniques and approaches, viruses, Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs), bacteria, parasites, vectors, and broader health issues seen in production systems, including metabolic diseases.

About the Author

Roger F. E. Axford is Formerly of the University of Wales, Bangor, UK.

Frank W. Nicholas is on the faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Sydney, Australia.

John B. Owen is formerly of the University of Wales, Bangor, UK.

Stephen C. Bishop is at The Roslin Institute.