The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process which has innumerable impacts on animal behavior. In this book, leading authorities explore the impact that increased intensities of genetic selection have on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, guard dogs and poultry are all included.

This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal veterinary science in order to bridge the gap between the fields of genetics and behavioral research. The authors' objective is to show that principles discovered by behavioral geneticists have practical applications in agricultural and companion animals.

KEY FEATURES:

Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science and veterinary science.

Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral geneticists.

Intentionally written with a minimum of scientific jargon so the topics can be understood by a broad cross-section of scientists.

CONTENTS:

• T. Grandin and M. Deesing, Introduction: Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science.

  - For those interested in previewing this book, Chapter 1, Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science is provided here for your examination.

• E. Price, Behavioral Genetics and the Process of Animal Domestication.

• A. Boissy, Fear and Fearfulness in Determining Behavior.

• T. Grandin and M. Deesing, Genetics and Behavior During Handling, Restraint, and Herding.

• P.J. Cheno with and A.J. Landaeta-Hernandez, Maternal and Reproductive Behavior of Livestock.

• R. Coppinger and L. Coppinger, Differences in the Behavior of Dog Breeds.

• J.C. Heird, Genetics and Equine Behavior.

• J-M. Faure and A. Mills, Improving the Adaptability of Animals by Selection.

• J. Craig and W. Muir, Genetics and the Behavior of Chickens: Welfare and Productivity.

• M. Hahn, The Influence of Genes on Social Behavior of Dogs.

• T. Grandin and M. Deesing, Genetics and Animal Welfare.

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