Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction (Animal Breeding) - Softcover

Julie T. Cecere; D. Phillip Sponenberg

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1789182468 ISBN 13: 9781789182460

Publisher: 5m Books Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

Breeding Better Dogs: Canine Breeding Management delves into the biology of managing reproduction in dogs, from mating to whelping and the first few weeks of life. It also delves into the genetic management of dog breeds and selection procedures to aid breeders in producing sound, useful dogs. The book includes:

• details of managing the genetic structure of breeds and genetic management of individual breeding programs
• details of managing dogs that are used for breeding
• details of mating dogs, managing pregnancies and whelping

This book is an excellent resource for dog breeders. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, Breeding Better Dogs breaks down into digestible chunks the essential information for understanding the subject at a broad level.

About this title

About the Author

Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, is Clinical Associate Professor at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Julie is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology.

D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, is Professor, at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and an Honorary Member of the American College of Theriogenology. With 5m Books, Phillip has published Managing Breeds for a Better Future 3rd Edition (2022) and Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders (2021).

Edition details

• Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1789182468
• ISBN 13: 9781789182460
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 232