Within the past two decades, new methods created by molecular genetics and cytogenetics as well as quantitative genetics have greatly enlarged the amount and quality of genetic information available in domestic mammals. Cattle have been significantly involved in this process, particularly due to the large impact of new knowledge and methods on the economy and culture of numerous countries for both meat and milk production. As demands for these goods increase, modern genetic technologies in immunogenetics, cytogenetics, biochemical and molecular genetics create optimistic expectations for the future. A comprehensive reference to work on genetics and selection of cattle Written by internationally recognised experts All relevant topics, from phylogeny, morphological traits, diseases and behaviour to transgenics, performance traits and genome mapping included Invaluable to advanced students and researchers, as well as livestock producers and veterinarians.
Animal breeding and genetics.
Preface, R. Fries and A. Ruvinsky
Systematics and Phylogeny of Cattle, J.A. Lenstra, Utrecht University, The Netherlands and D.G. Bradley, Trinity College, Dublin
Genetic Aspects of Domestication, Common Breeds and their Origins, D.G. Bradley and P. Cunningham, Trinity College, Dublin
Genetics of Colour Variation, T.A. Olson, University of Florida, USA
Genetics of Morphological Traits and Inherited Disorders, F.W. Nicholas, University of Sydney, Australia
Blood Groups and Biochemical Polymorphism, H.C. Hines, Ohio State University, USA
The Molecular Genetics of Cattle, D. Vaiman, INRA, France
Molecular Genetics of Molecules with Immunological Functions: Major Histocompatibility Complex, Immunoglobulins, T-cell Receptors, Cytokines and their Receptors, H.A. Lewin, M. Amills and V.K. Ramiya, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Genetics of Disease Resistance, A.J. Teale, University of Stirling, UK
Molecular Biology and Genetics of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, N. Hunter, Institute of Animal Health, Edinburgh, UK
Cytogenetics and Physical Chromosome Maps, R. Fries and P. Popescu, INRA, France
Genetic Linkage Mapping, the Gene Maps of Cattle and the Lists of Loci,
W. Barendse, CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, Australia and R. Fries
Genetics of Behaviour in Cattle, D. Buchenauer, Institut für Tierzucht und Verebungsforshung der Tierarzlichen Hochschule, Germany
Genetics and Biology of Reproduction in Cattle, B. W. Kirkpatrick, University of Wisconsin, USA
Reproductive Technologies and Transgenics, N. L. First, M Mitalipova and M. Kent First, University of Wisconsin, USA
Developmental Genetics, A. Ruvinsky and L. J. Spicer, Oklahoma State University, USA
Genetic Resources and Conservation, D. L. Simon, Hanover School of Veterinary Medicine, Germany
Marker-assisted Selection, M. R. Dentine, University of Wisconsin, USA
Genetic Improvement of Dairy Cattle, M. E. Goddard, University of New England, Australia and G. R. Wiggans, Agricultural Research Service, USDA, USA
Molecular Genetics of Milk Production, W. S. Bawden and K. R. Nicholas, Victorian Institute of Animal Science, Australia
Genetic Improvement of Beef Cattle, B. P. Kinghorn, University of New England, Australia and G. Simm, Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, UK
Genetics of Meat Quality, D. M. Marshall, South Dakota State University, USA
Genetic Aspects of Cattle Adaptation in the Tropics, S. Newman, and S. Coffey, CSIRO Tropical Agriculture, Australia
Standardized Genetic Nomenclature for Cattle, C. H. S. Dolling, COGNOSAG, Australia
Breeds of Cattle, D. S. Buchanan and S. L. Dolezal, Oklahoma State University, USA