MBG * 4030 – Animal Breeding Methods F (3-2) [0.50]

Theoretical and scientific aspects of practical animal breeding programs which lead to genetic improvement of efficiency and profitability of animal production. Integrates quantitative genetics with concepts of statistics, economics, biology and biotechnology and expands into development of practical breeding plans. Department of Animal and Poultry Science.


Posted By : Anonymous
Posted On : February 7, 2012

Is the textbook recommended by the student? No
Did the student enjoy the professor? Yes
Professor : Katarzyna Stachowicz

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This is a course few would dare to take (at least for a biology student like me). It's heavy on the statistics side (i.e. application of statistical software such as R program, and ASReml to analyze breeding techniques in livestock; bovine species in particular). Professor is newly appointed, but very helpful and lenient as well. Absolutely recommended course, if you're interested in finding out how modern technology is utilized to improve animal genetics.
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