Economic Aspects of Animal Breeding

摘要: Basic concepts. concepts in quantitative genetics. economics. Principles of matrix algebra and selection index. Introduction to systems analysis. Economic evaluation genetic differences. The main elements returns costs. Evaluation differences from profit equations. by alternate methods. Long-term considerations. Construction, uses problems multitrait indices. Selection indices for non-linear functions. Comparison different breeding programs. programs, theory. alternative existing Crossbreeding heterosis. Choice the most profitable parental combination. Planned matings together with line breeding. Glossary symbols. References Index.