Livestock Epigenetics
Livestock Epigenetics

Author: Hasan Khatib

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-21

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0470958596

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Livestock Epigenetics reviews advances in the understanding of the molecular basis of epigenetic mechanisms in gene expression in livestock species. Epigenetics impact many economically important traits from growth and development to more efficient reproduction and breeding strategies. The book opens with a broad introductory chapter that discusses the importance of an understanding of epigenetics to efficient and sustainable livestock production. In subsequent chapters the role of epigenetics in specific aspects of animal production are reviewed. The final chapter provides researchers with a valuable basis for the use of comparative epigenetics research to allow research to apply advances across organisms. Livestock Epigenetics provides detailed information on this rapidly expanding field of research with contributions from a global team of experts.

Genetic Evaluation of Longevity in Dairy Cattle
Genetic Evaluation of Longevity in Dairy Cattle

Author: Johannes Heise

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Longevity is an important trait in dairy cows, reflecting the overall functionality of a cow. The aim of this thesis was the development of a new model for the routine genetic evaluation of longevity in German Holsteins. To achieve this purpose, different studies were conducted. They are briefly summarized in the following: Chapter 1 provides the reader with background information on base principles of survival theory and on the frame conditions of routine genetic evaluations of longevity in German Holsteins. At the end, the necessity for a new routine evaluation system is defined. With the...

Genetics of Animal Health and Disease in Livestock
Genetics of Animal Health and Disease in Livestock

Author: Bianca Castiglioni

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2021-06-02

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 3036508961

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Wood surface attributes can be established by examining its several different physical or chemical properties. Differences in the wood surfaces occur between the manufacturing and post-treatment processes as well. Understanding how their unique anisotropic molecular organization, chemical linkages, branching, and other molecular features govern micro- and macroscale accessibility is essential for coating and complex modification processes. It is therefore important for scientific as well as practical reasons to qualify and quantify the effects of wood surface treatments and modifications. Challenges still exist to fully understanding the effect of the numerous applied chemicals and the wide range of treatment processes on wood surfaces.