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Veterinary Genetics and Reproductive Physiology - A Textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians
By Susan Long, BVMS, PhD, DipECAR, MRCVS, MBVA
132 pages
Trim Size 7 7/16 X 9 11/16 in
Copyright 2006
Description
Veterinary Genetics and Reproductive Physiology is the first textbook on this subject aimed specifically at veterinary nurses. Written by an experienced lecturer, this book expands on the basic facts to present a clear and comprehensive overview of genetics and reproductive physiology in veterinary nursing. It covers the needs of the curriculum, addressing a range of subjects from genetic material through to breeding and the physiological aspects of reproduction in different species. The author writes in a clear, user-friendly style making this book accessible to students with no prior knowledge of the subject. However, the level of depth and coverage makes it equally relevant and useful to the more advanced degree level student
Table of Contents
Chapter One: The genetic material
Chapter Two: Mendelian Genetics
Chapter Three: Simple Mendelian patterns of inheritance
Chapter Four: Cytogenetics
Chapter Five: The sex chromosomes and sex differentiation
Chapter Six: Blood groups and blood typing
Chapter Seven: Inbreeding, cross breeding and heterosis
Chapter Eight: Selection and eradication schemes
Chapter Nine: Reproductive physiology
Chapter Ten: Reproductive physiology of the dog
Chapter Eleven: Reproductive physiology of the cat
Chapter Twelve: Reproductive physiology of the mare
Further Reading
Glossary
Appendix One: Units for hormone assay
Appendix Two: Hereditary eye diseases in the dog covered in the British Veterinary Association/ Kennel Club/ International Sheep Dog Society eye scheme
Appendix Three: Coat colour genetics
Appendix Four: Miscellaneous Abnormalities
Appendix Five: Questions and answers
Index
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