The understanding of pig genetics and genomics has advanced significantly in recent years, creating fresh insights into biological processes. This comprehensive reference work discusses pig genetics and its integration with livestock management and production technology to improve performance. Fully updated throughout to reflect advances in the subject, this new edition also includes new information on genetic aspects of domestication, colour variation, genomics and pig breeds, with contributions from international experts active in the field.
The efficiency of turning a pig diet into a human edible product, commonly called feed efficiency, is key to decrease environmental pollution of the pig industry.
A limited number of highly productive populations has progressively led to many local breeds becoming endangered or extinct.
Development of New Genetic Markers in the Pig Using Two Approaches: Comparative Mapping and Representational Difference Analysis
Pig Genetics Workshop: October 27-28, 2010