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For animal breeders colour coat genetics is one of the fundamental elements of breeding, along with health and conformation. Breeders need to know about colour coats for showing purposes and where the fibre is used in industry, for example sheep and alpaca wool.


The science behind breeding for genetic traits is complex because of dominant and recessive traits. Because animals inherit two alleles for the base coat colour, it is possible that their phenotype, or visual appearance, does not reflect their underlying genotype.


This book is a practical guide for breeders on the biology behind colour coats in large animals directing breeders on how to implement breeding strategies to achieve desired results.



Table of Contents
1 Introduction 2 Goat colour 3 Goat Agouti locus details 4 Sheep colour 5 Sheep Agouti locus details 6 Cattle Colour 7 Alpaca and Llama Colour

Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders

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      Publisher: 5M Books Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 31/08/2021
      ISBN13: 9781789181357, 978-1789181357
      ISBN10: 1789181356

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      For animal breeders colour coat genetics is one of the fundamental elements of breeding, along with health and conformation. Breeders need to know about colour coats for showing purposes and where the fibre is used in industry, for example sheep and alpaca wool.


      The science behind breeding for genetic traits is complex because of dominant and recessive traits. Because animals inherit two alleles for the base coat colour, it is possible that their phenotype, or visual appearance, does not reflect their underlying genotype.


      This book is a practical guide for breeders on the biology behind colour coats in large animals directing breeders on how to implement breeding strategies to achieve desired results.



      Table of Contents
      1 Introduction 2 Goat colour 3 Goat Agouti locus details 4 Sheep colour 5 Sheep Agouti locus details 6 Cattle Colour 7 Alpaca and Llama Colour

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