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If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing todays dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals?
In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeders understanding.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Control of Canine Genetic Diseases A benchmark reference in every sense, Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, brings essential, applied science into the hands of every dog breeder which can result in a higher level of health for all dogs and more pleasure of ownership for those who love them. Consider some of the chapter topics and how they can help your dogs:
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If you breed dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the most vexing challenges facing todays dog breeders. Is it appropriate to open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing healthy animals?
In Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM, provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need. Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the text to facilitate the breeders understanding.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
From the Inside Flap
Control of Canine Genetic Diseases A benchmark reference in every sense, Control of Canine Genetic Diseases, brings essential, applied science into the hands of every dog breeder which can result in a higher level of health for all dogs and more pleasure of ownership for those who love them. Consider some of the chapter topics and how they can help your dogs:
- Background of the Problem
- The Development of Pedigrees
- Modes of Inheritance
- Tables and Probabilities
- Interpretation and Use of Pedigrees
- TestMating
- Registries and Prioritizing Genetic Diseases
- Breed Clubs and Control of Genetic Disease
- For the Breeder
- Genetic Disease Predisposition by Breed
- Definitions of Canine Genetic Disorders with Affected Breeds
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When you have finished this book, if you apply its principles, you should be able to do exactly that and so should your breed club. Read the first page
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