Genetics of the Fowl: The Classic Guide to Chicken Genetics and Poultry Breeding
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (594 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0972177035 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 604 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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At 35, he became the youngest president of the Poultry Science Association. Frederick Bruce Hutt's career in scientific writing began at age 8, when he sent a letter correcting a newspaper account about the first butterflies of spring, since he had observed the butterflies several days earlier than reported. He researched, taught, and wrote extensively. His clear, well-organized style won him a warm w
"Hope you have a Masters Dagree" according to Amazon Customer. Way over my head I thought this would be an easier read, I'm Hope you have a Masters Dagree Way over my head I thought this would be an easier read, I'm 30 years old with a high school education this book was not made for the everyday joe like me. If your a college student or have a biology background this book is for you.. 0 years old with a high school education this book was not made for the everyday joe like me. If your a college student or have a biology background this book is for you.. "classic book" according to Nancy Novak. This book is an excellent review of poultry genetics, a historical view. It is not up to date on current genetics however.. Well written, detailed review Well written, in depth and detailed review of all aspects of poultry genetics. I am using this book to prepare a poultry genetics talk for our elementary school STEM program.
His books include Genetics of the Fowl,Animal Genetics, and Genetic Resistance to Disease in Domestic Animals.. He published more than 250 papers and articles, some intended for audiences of farmers and poultry hobbyists and others intended for researchers and geneticists. Hutt did ground-breaking research in breeding for disease resistance (including Marek's disease and salmonella pullorum), spearheaded the use of "progeny testing" as the most reliable breeding method, and created the first chromosome map of the chicken. His precocity continued into old age. About the AuthorFrederick Bruce Hutt's career in scientific writing began at age 8, when he
D. crossing, and much more. F. New information has come to light since its publication, but it builds upon the solid foundation laid down by Hutt. Hutt was sympathetic to the needs of practical farmers, show breeders, and researchers, so this book is far more than a compendium of genes, and yet this aspect is covered in loving detail. B. Other works have come and gone since Genetics of the Fowl's first publication in 1949 (most notably R. This Norton Creek Press book is an exact reproduction of the original edition.. recessive characteristics, individual selection vs. Crawford's 1990 Poultry Breeding and Genetics, now out of print, for which Hutt himself wrote the preface at the age of 91), but Genetics of the Fowl is still the first book everyone should read on poultry genetics. progeny testing, inbreeding vs. Chapters include the genetics of plumage, egg production, body type, disease resistance, and much more, with many illustrations and examples of how the genes work in practic