Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals
Description
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.
Keywords
Technology & EngineeringAgricultureAnimal HusbandryMedicalVeterinary MedicineFood Animal
2010Book
Author(s)Owen, John B., Stephen C. Bishop, Roger F. E. Axford, Frank W. Nicholas
PublisherCABI
ISBN9781845935559
LanguageEnglish
