Still one of the best horse genetics text-books about. It includes some stuff on molecular horse genetics.

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Product Description

Tired of trying to relate pea plants, fruit flies and mice to practical horse breeding? Textbooks of general genetics rarely mention horses. Consequently our knowledge of horse genes lags well behind that of other domestic animals.
Horse Genetics is one of the first books to provide a comprehensive overview of genetic principles using horses as the primary examples. The author, who has both practical and academic experience in the subject, provides jargon-free facts and ideas in the field of genetics as it relates to horses. Well-documented topics such as coat color are covered as well as parentage testing, medical genetics and gene mapping. This book presents a unique and up-to-date review of horse genetics with a clear vision for future research. Sure to become a classic, Horse Genetics is a valuable addition to the field of equine science and every modern equine practitioner's library.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #836272 in Books
• Published on: 1996-07-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Review

"Horse breeders will find nothing like it. In its 200 pages, the book neatly presents and summarizes the current state of knowledge of horse genetics . . . Students and scientists will find this as valuable a resource as horse owners and breeders . . . . If you have been waiting for a clear, concise, and authoritative discussion of horse genetics, here it is. Horse Genetics is an important addition to any equine library." --Arabian Visions

About the Author
Ann T. Bowling, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis.

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Customer Reviews

Outdated
This was probably a good book when first printed, but that 7 years ago and a lot of the information is no longer valid. Not a good reference, because although a lot is changed, none of it is reliable anymore due to age of info.

Excellent source of color genetics information
Easy to understand, comprehensive view of color genetics in horses. Does not have much outside color genetics, and very few pictures, but very thorough and in-depth, yet comprehendable reading of color genetics from a top authority.

Yes Yes Yes!
Yes! This book tells it all. Mind you, it is not simple to read. If you do not have a genetic/biologic background, it may at times be impossible to understand. Not many illustrations, and black and white only. But for the person who does have at least somewhat understanding of genetics it is a MUST HAVE!
Unfortunally here and there a little out-dated (homozygous testing for Tobiano and OLWS testing at the time not yet available).