The theory and application of mammalian genetics have been evolving rapidly over the past two decades. This has given scientists fresh insight into the biological processes which affect the functions of the animal in question. This is the latest title in our successful series of genetics books.

* Reference book providing a comprehensive review of the current research in horse genetics
* Chapters written by international experts in the field of worldwide relevance

Preface Ann Bowling and Anatoly Ruvinsky

1. A.T. Bowling and A. Ruvinsky: Genetic Aspects of Domestication, Breeds and Their Origins

2. A.T. Bowling and A. Ruvinsky: Genetic Aspects of Domestication, Breeds and Their Origins

3. A.T. Bowling: Genetics of Colour Variation

4. F.W. Nichols: Genetics of Morphological Traits and Inherited Disorders

5. K. Sandberg and E.G. Cothran: Blood Groups and Biochemical Polymorphisms

6. M. Binns et al: Molecular Genetics of the Horse

7. E. Bailey et al: Immunogenetics of the Horse

8. E. Collinder and M. Rasmuson: Genetic Aspects of Disease in Horses

9. B.P. Chowdhary and T. Raudsepp: Cytogenetics and Physical Gene Maps

10. J.D. Murray and A.T. Bowling: Linkage and Comparative Maps for the Horse (Equus Caballus)

11. K.A. Houpt and R. Kusunose: Genetics of Behaviour

12. W.R. Allen and D.F. Antczak: Reproduction and Modern Breeding Technologies in the Mare

13. A. Ruvinsky and F. Stewart: Developmenta Genetics

14. D.P. Sponenberg: Genetic Resources and Their Conservation

15. A. Richard et al: Genetics of Performance Traits

16. M.T. Saastamoinen and E. Barrey: Genetics of Conformation, Locomotion and Physiological Traits

17. T. Arnason and L.D. Van Vleck: Genetic Improvement of the Horse

18. C.H.S. Dolling: Standardized Genetic Nomenclature of the Horse

 

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Index

Ann T. Bowling

Anatoly Ruvinsky Since graduation from Novosibirsk State University (Russia) in 1969, A. Ruvinsky has been working in several fields of genetics for more than 40 years. He received his PhD in 1974 and Dr.Sc. in 1985. In 1986, Ruvinsky was elected as head of laboratory of animal genetics and 1988 as Vice Director of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of Russian Academy of Sciences. In 1993, he joined the University of New England, Australia. Professor Ruvinsky published more than 100 refereed papers in leading genetic journals and edited 11 books so far. This includes the series of books on mammalian genetics, which currently undergoes 2nd edition. His most recent book, Genetics and Randomness, was published in 2009.