{"product_id":"horse-genetics-op-9781845936754","title":"Horse Genetics OP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are over 250 breeds of horses worldwide  with different abilities  temperaments and phenotypic traits that have developed and diversified for thousands of years since horses were first domesticated by humans.  This essential textbook describes the basic genetics of the horse including coat color  parentage  medical and population genetics  cytogenetics  performance  breeding systems and genetic conservation  and new advances such as micro-satellite testing. The authors have updated Dr. Ann T. Bowlings seminal work in light of the sequencing of the complete horse genome  and in addition to the basic genetic principles and their specific applications to the horse  new and revised topics include the development of genomics  gene expression  the relationship of the genome to physiological function  blood groups  transfusion medicine and haemolytic disease of newborn foals. It also includes a greater description of the diversity of breeds of horse in the world  and equid evolution.  It is an essential book for students of equine studies  animal breeding and veterinary science  as well horse breeders and owners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67932281962549,"sku":"ByrdShop_1845936752","price":246.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781845936754.jpg?v=1794222534","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/horse-genetics-op-9781845936754","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}