Animal Genetics - The Science of Animal Breeding

First published in 1925 Animal Genetics is a vintage treatise on breeding animals including fowl sheep pig dog horses and cattle. Animal breeding is a branch of animal science that deals with evaluating the genetic value of livestock. The ability to select animals with superior EBV in growth rate meat milk egg or wool production has revolutionised livestock farming around the world and this handy volume aims to present the livestock keeper with everything they might need to know. With a wealth of invaluable information and many handy tips Animal Genetics is not to be missed by those with a practical interest in breeding animals for profit or pleasure. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on farming.