Addressing principles associated with breeding animals for enhanced health and resistance to specific diseases, this book provides a review of the field illustrated with examples covering many diseases of importance to livestock production, across all major livestock species. Authored by experts in the field, this updated edition 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, veterinarians, agricultural advisors and policy makers.

V.17 - Genetics and breeding of dairy and beef cattle, swine and horses; v.18 - Genetics and breeding of sheep and goats; Breeding objectives and breeding strategies; Genetic parameters; Breeding values; v.19 - Selection and quantitative genetics; Growth; Reproduction; Lactation; Fish; Fiber; Meat; v.20 - Poultry breeding; Avian biotechnology; Behaviour genetics; Reproductive biotechnology; Immunogenetics and disease resistance genetics; Breeding in the tropics and extreme environments; v.21 - Gene mapping; Polymorphisms; Disease genetic markers; Marker assisted selection; Gene expression; Transgenes; Non-conventional animal products; Conservation genetics; Conservation of domestic animal genetic resources; v.22 - Computing strategies and software.

Genetics of Reproduction in Sheep is a compilation of papers that are concerned with the study and application of genetics to the reproduction in sheep. The book is divided into six parts, grouping the papers according to topic. The main topics include genetic variation and selection; the inheritance and the effects of the Booroola gene; genetic strategies for single genes; physiology of genetic variation; the physiological criteria of genetic merit; and the national requirement and systems of husbandry. The text is recommended for those involved with raising sheep and plan to apply genetics in their reproduction, as well as for geneticists who wish to conduct studies on how their field is applied to sheep reproduction.

Deals with feed evaluation systems, the nutrient requirements of ruminant livestock and the feeding value of a wide range of feedstuffs. This book lists about 800 typical forages, 65 crop residues and 120 concentrate and by-product feeds. It is suitable for teachers, specialist scientists and industrialists.

FAO economic and social development series no/ 3/12. - Designed as handbooks for 2 year intermediate level agricultural and training course. Translated and adapted from the French