The concepts of veterinary genetics are crucial to understanding and controlling many diseases and disorders in animals. They are also crucial to enhancing animal production. Accessible and clearly presented, Introduction to Veterinary Genetics provides a succinct introduction to the aspects of genetics relevant to animal diseases and production. Now in its third edition, this is the only introductory level textbook on genetics that has been written specifically for veterinary and animal science students. Coverage includes: basic genetics, molecular biology, genomics, cytogenetics, im.

Basic genetics -- Molecular biology -- Single-gene disorders -- Chromosomal aberrations -- Single genes in populations -- Familial disorders not due to a single gene -- Is it inherited? -- Immunogenetics -- Pharmacogenetics -- Hosts, parasites, and pathogens -- Single genes in animal breeding -- Relationship and inbreeding -- Quantitative variation -- Selection between populations -- Selection within populations -- Breed structure -- Crossing -- Selection and regular crossing -- Biotechnology and the future -- Conservation genetics -- Genetic and environmental control of inherited disorders.