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Completely updated and revised, the third edition of this essential textbook Horse Genetics describes the basic genetics of the horse including coat colour, parentage, medical and population genetics, cytogenetics, performance, breeding systems and genetic conservation, as well as the many recent advances in genomics. This third edition includes more information on genomics and biology, plus two additional chapters on genetics with respect to infectious diseases and reproduction. This authoritative text remains one of the key sources of information for basic genetic principles and their specific applications to the horse, and is essential for students of equine studies, animal breeding and veterinary science, as well as horse breeders and owners. 451 p.
- Ernest Bailey. PhD. University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY (USA).
- Samantha A. Brooks. PhD. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2020-07 CABI; Copyright © 2020 by E. Bailey and S.A. Brooks.
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