Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals - Hardcover

Grandin, Temple

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0123945860 ISBN 13: 9780123945860

Publisher: Academic Press, 2013

Synopsis

Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture. 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.

• Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior
• Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature
• Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research
• Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers
• Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats

About this title

Product Description:

This book synthesizes research from behaviour genetics, animal science and veterinary literature in order to bridge the gap between the fields of genetics and behavioural research. The author's objective is to show that principles discovered by behavioural geneticists have practical applications in agricultural and companion animals. The continuing domestication of animals is a genetically complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behaviour are underappreciated. Genetic factors play a substantial role in both species-specific behaviours and differences in behaviour between different individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact that increased intensities of genetic selection have had on domestic animal behaviour. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding, guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetic influences.* Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior * Synthesizes research from behavioural genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature * Broaches fields of behaviour genetics and behavioural research * Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioural genetics researchers * Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats

Review:

"This book investigates the influence of domestication, genetics, and environment in the development of an animal’s behavior...This book will be of interest and value to students studying animal or veterinary sciences, especially those unfamiliar with the differences in animal behaviors among various species."--Journal of the American Veterinary Medicine Association, September 15, 2013

About this edition

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0123945860
• ISBN 13: 9780123945860
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 496