Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition offers the latest and most valuable information on animal science and behavioral genetics, carrying on the book’s legacy since its original publication in 1998. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals.
The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition is the most valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in animal and veterinary science, animal behavior, genetics, ethology, and similar fields. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines will also benefit from the global expertise featured in this newest edition.
1. Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xv 7. Preface - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Behavioral genetics and animal science - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 Behavioral genetics and animal domestication - p. 49 10. Chapter 3 How studying interactions between animal emotions, cognition, and personality can contribute to improve farm animal welfare - p. 95 11. Chapter 4 Genetics and behavior during handling, restraint, and herding - p. 131 12. Chapter 5 Reproductive and maternal behavior of livestock - p. 183 13. Chapter 6 Factors influencing the expression of behavior in the domestic dog - p. 229 14. Chapter 7 From mind to genome: the effect of domestication on dog cognition and genetics - p. 253 15. Chapter 8 Genetics of domesticated behavior in dogs and foxes - p. 275 16. Chapter 9 Behavioral genetics in pigs and relations to welfare - p. 325 17. Chapter 10 Behavior genetics of the horse (Equus caballus) - p. 377 18. Chapter 11 Genetic selection of poultry to improve welfare - p. 435 19. Chapter 12 Genetic influences on the behavior of chickens associated with welfare and productivity - p. 463 20. Chapter 13 Genetics and animal welfare - p. 507 21. Index - p. 549
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition offers the latest and most valuable information on animal science and behavioral genetics, carrying on the book’s legacy since its original publication in 1998. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals.
The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior.
Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, Third Edition is the most valuable resource for researchers and practitioners in animal and veterinary science, animal behavior, genetics, ethology, and similar fields. Advanced undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines will also benefit from the global expertise featured in this newest edition.
1. Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals - p. iii 2. Cover - p. iii 3. Title page - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. Table of Contents - p. iv 6. List of contributors - p. xv 7. Preface - p. xvii 8. Chapter 1 Behavioral genetics and animal science - p. 1 9. Chapter 2 Behavioral genetics and animal domestication - p. 49 10. Chapter 3 How studying interactions between animal emotions, cognition, and personality can contribute to improve farm animal welfare - p. 95 11. Chapter 4 Genetics and behavior during handling, restraint, and herding - p. 131 12. Chapter 5 Reproductive and maternal behavior of livestock - p. 183 13. Chapter 6 Factors influencing the expression of behavior in the domestic dog - p. 229 14. Chapter 7 From mind to genome: the effect of domestication on dog cognition and genetics - p. 253 15. Chapter 8 Genetics of domesticated behavior in dogs and foxes - p. 275 16. Chapter 9 Behavioral genetics in pigs and relations to welfare - p. 325 17. Chapter 10 Behavior genetics of the horse (Equus caballus) - p. 377 18. Chapter 11 Genetic selection of poultry to improve welfare - p. 435 19. Chapter 12 Genetic influences on the behavior of chickens associated with welfare and productivity - p. 463 20. Chapter 13 Genetics and animal welfare - p. 507 21. Index - p. 549
