Genetic engineering of livestock improvement
Dickerson, G.E.
3rd World Congress on Genetics applied to Livestock Production, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA, July 16-22, 1986 IX Breeding programs for dairy and beef cattle, water buffalo, sheep, and goats: 3-8
1986
Accession: 001374773
This discussion introduces the subjects covered by the Congress, viz. genetic engineering, livestock improvement, genetic diversity, genetic control of animal performance, the accuracy and intensity of selection, gene transfer via recombinant DNA, industry breeding programmes, and diversity of genetic potential.