Livestock epigenetics /

• Other Authors: Khatib, Hasan
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
• Subjects: Livestock > Genetics.; Livestock > Embryology.; Epigenesis.; Agriculture.; MEDICAL > Veterinary Medicine > Food Animal.; MEDICAL > Veterinary Medicine > Small Animal.; Epigenesis, Genetic.; Livestock > genetics.; Livestock > embryology.; Electronic books.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 182, [16] pages of plates) : illustrations (some color)
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9781119949909; 1119949904; 0470958596; 9780470958599; 9781119949930; 1119949939
• DOI: 10.1002/9781119949930

Livestock Epigenetics is the first book to review advances in the understanding of the molecular basis of epigenetic mechanisms in gene expression in livestock species. Epigenetics impact many economically important traits from growth and development to more efficient reproduction and breeding strategies. The book opens with a broad introductory chapter that discusses the importance of an understanding of epigenetics to efficient and sustainable livestock production. In subsequent chapters the role of epigenetics in specific aspects of animal production are reviewed. The final chapter will pro.