Animal Breeding

A.E. Clark, A. J. Clark

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
18 August 1998

Genetics (non-medical); Molecular biology; Animal reproduction; Animal breeding

Providing a review of the recent advances and technologies in the rapidly expanding field of genetics, embryology and molecular biology, this book also investigates the possibilities for future research and development. There are sections covering manipulation of the embryo, and the mapping and engineering of the genome. Topics discussed range from nuclear transfer to the possibilities and techniques involved in the development of xenotransplantation.

By: A.E. Clark
Edited by: A. J. Clark
Imprint: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: No.4
Dimensions: Height: 245mm, Width: 170mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 648g
ISBN: 9789057022920
ISBN 10: 9057022923
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 18 August 1998
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction: Current Animal Breeding Part 1 Manipulating the Embryo 1 Embryo Development and Culture Techniques 2 Nuclear Transfer 3 Opportunities and Challenges in Domestic Animal Embryonic Stem Cell Research Part 2 Mapping the Genome 4 Mapping Genes Underlying Production Traits in Livestock 5 Identification and Cloning of Trait Genes 6 Marker Assisted Selection 7 Comparative Genome Mapping - The Livestock Perspective Part S Engineering the Genome 8 Techniques for the Production of Transgenic Livestock 9 Modification of Production Traits 10 Breeding Genetically Manipulated Traits 11 Therapeutic Proteins from Livestock 12 Xenografts from Livestock

A.J. Clark Roslin Institute, Midlothian, UK