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<p><i>Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals</i> provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species.<br> <br> The book:<br> <br> - Provides comprehensive coverage - from fundamental genetics, analysis of variation, prediction of breeding values and response to selection, through to application of modern genomics and biotechnology.<br> - Illustrates the practical application of theory in temperate and tropical systems.<br> - Outlines current practice and explores future directions, including sustainability and ethical implications, to leave readers completely up to date.<br> <br> Based on the previous bestseller, <i>Genetic Improvement of Cattle and Sheep</i>, this book has been completely revised, expanded and redesigned to be an essential textbook for undergraduate, masters and other early postgraduate-level students in agriculture, animal and veterinary science, as well as breeders, farmers, industry technical staff, advisors and extension workers.</p>