In this comprehensive research book issues associated with poultry breeding are addressed, by examining quantitative and molecular genetics and the uses of tran

Genetics of disease resistance and genetic engineering; Direct and correlated response to selection in broilers and turkeys; Direct and correlated response to s

This collection begins by reviewing current challenges facing poultry breeding. It goes on to review recent research on the genetics of key production and funct

Poultry biology; Qualitative genetics; New directions in poultry genetics; Quantitative genetics and selection; Applied breeding and selection.