Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals
eBook - ePub

Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals

  1. 496 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals

About this book

Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals.The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior.- Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior- Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature- Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research- Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers- Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats

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Yes, you can access Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals by Temple Grandin,Mark J. Deesing in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Animal Husbandry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. List of Contributors
  7. Chapter 1. Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science
  8. Chapter 2. Behavioral Genetics and Animal Domestication
  9. Chapter 3. How Studying Interactions Between Animal Emotions, Cognition, and Personality Can Contribute to Improve Farm Animal Welfare
  10. Chapter 4. Genetics and Behavior During Handling, Restraint, and Herding
  11. Chapter 5. Reproductive and Maternal Behavior of Livestock
  12. Chapter 6. Differences in the Behavior of Landraces and Breeds of Dogs
  13. Chapter 7. Behavior Genetics of the Horse (Equus caballus)
  14. Chapter 8. Improving the Adaptability of Animals by Selection
  15. Chapter 9. Genetic Influences on the Behavior of Chickens Associated with Welfare and Productivity
  16. Chapter 10. Genetics of Domesticated Behavior in Dogs and Foxes
  17. Chapter 11. Behavioral Genetics in Pigs and Relations to Welfare
  18. Chapter 12. Genetics and Animal Welfare
  19. Index