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The genetics of the pig, M.F. Rothschild (Ed.), 1998, pp. £85, ISBN 0-85199-229-3
Animal Reproduction Science 58 Ž2000. 155 www.elsevier.comrlocateranireprosci
Book review The genetics of the pig, M.F. Rothschild ŽEd.., 1998, pp. £85, ISBN 0-85199-229-3
A wide range of expertise has been called upon in the production of this comprehensive reference work on pig genetics. This book has been designed principally for advanced students and researchers in animal breeding and genetics, however, veterinarians and pig production specialists may find aspects of the book of interest. The book has been structured to incorporate the fundamentals of genetics through to applied aspects of pig improvement and management. Contents cover all relevant aspects of genetics including the origins of the pig and their phylogeny, genetics of morphological traits, development and behaviour, molecular genetics and linkage maps, transgenics and reproductive technologies, and the genetics of performance traits and meat quality. Specific aspects are illustrated through the use of collated data, figures and up-to-date experimental results. The genetics of the pig is a well-structured, commanding text, covering all aspects of genetics applied to pig production in the western world. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in genetics and pig production alike. K.A. Rance Aberdeen, UK
0378-4320r00r$ - see front matter q 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. PII: S 0 3 7 8 - 4 3 2 0 Ž 9 9 . 0 0 0 7 1 - 8
Book review The genetics of the pig, M.F. Rothschild ŽEd.., 1998, pp. £85, ISBN 0-85199-229-3
A wide range of expertise has been called upon in the production of this comprehensive reference work on pig genetics. This book has been designed principally for advanced students and researchers in animal breeding and genetics, however, veterinarians and pig production specialists may find aspects of the book of interest. The book has been structured to incorporate the fundamentals of genetics through to applied aspects of pig improvement and management. Contents cover all relevant aspects of genetics including the origins of the pig and their phylogeny, genetics of morphological traits, development and behaviour, molecular genetics and linkage maps, transgenics and reproductive technologies, and the genetics of performance traits and meat quality. Specific aspects are illustrated through the use of collated data, figures and up-to-date experimental results. The genetics of the pig is a well-structured, commanding text, covering all aspects of genetics applied to pig production in the western world. This book is highly recommended for those with an interest in genetics and pig production alike. K.A. Rance Aberdeen, UK
0378-4320r00r$ - see front matter q 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. PII: S 0 3 7 8 - 4 3 2 0 Ž 9 9 . 0 0 0 7 1 - 8