Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals

Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals
ISBN-10
1845935977
ISBN-13
9781845935979
Category
Science
Pages
362
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
CABI
Authors
Frank W. Nicholas, Stephen C. Bishop, Roger F. E. Axford

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.

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