Breeding for Disease Resistance in Farm Animals (Hardcover, 3rd edition)

Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this new edition provides an updated review of the field and is illustrated with examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production across all major livestock species. Authored by experts in the field, the book covers techniques and approaches, viruses, TSEs, bacteria, parasites, vectors, and broader health issues seen in production systems, including metabolic diseases. The book will be an essential reference for professionals in the field, scientists and researchers, students, breeders, vets, agricultural advisors and policymakers.

General

Imprint:	Cabi Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2010
First published:	2011
Editors:	Stephen Bishop • Roger Axford • Frank Nicholas • John Owen
Dimensions:	244 x 172 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	368
Edition:	3rd edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84593-555-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal physiology Books > Professional & Technical > Agriculture & farming > Animal husbandry > Animal breeding
LSN:	1-84593-555-1
Barcode:	9781845935559

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