This book fills the gap between textbooks of quantitative genetic theory, and software manuals that provide details on analytical methods but little context or

This book attempts to describe applied breeding methods for different domestic animal species as currently implemented. In this book, brief history of populatio

First published in 1943, “Animal Breeding Plans” contains a detailed guide on animal breeding designed for students with experience of genetics, embryology,

This important book covers economic evaluation of genetic differences in animals, determination of breeding goals within an economic context and economic evalua

The prediction of producing desirable traits in offspring such as increased growth rate or superior meat, milk and wool production is a vital economic tool to t