Animal Science 5303
Advanced Animal Breeding
Spring 2004
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David S. Buchanan |
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206 Animal Science |
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744-6070 |
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Lecture topic |
Research area |
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Introduction, Breeding Objectives |
Breeding Objectives |
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Matrix Algebra, Statistics, Path Coefficients |
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Hardy-Weinberg and forces to change gene freq |
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Nature of Genetic Variation and Adjustment
Factors |
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Genetic Parameter Estimation |
Twinning Project |
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Selection Response |
Selection for Growth in Lab Animals |
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Multiple Trait Selection |
Selection for Litter size in pigs |
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EPDs |
Development
of EPDs |
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Genotype x Environment Interaction |
EPD results |
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Performance Programs |
Genotype x Environment Interactions |
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Inbreeding |
Inbreeding |
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Breed Evaluation and Heterosis |
Germplasm
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Crossbreeding |
Heterosis and breed effects |
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Breed Development |
Germplasm
Utilization |
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Genome Mapping |
Genome maps |
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Marker Assisted Selection and QTL |
Quantitative trait loci |
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Cloning and Transgenics |
Cloning and Transgenesis |
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Conservation of Genetic Resources |
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Grading
Policy:
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3 Exams |
60% |
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Presentation |
20% |
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Problem Sets(due
next class period) |
20% |
References.
Bowling, A.T. and A. Ruvinsky.
2001. The Genetics of the Horse.
Buchanan, D.S., A.C. Clutter, S.L. Northcutt and D. Pomp.
1993. Animal Breeding: Principles and Applications
Falconer, D.S. 1989. Introduction to Quantitative Genetics
Fries, R. and A. Ruvinsky. 1999.
The Genetics of Cattle
Lasley, J.F., 1978. Genetics of Livestock
Improvement.
Legates and Warwick, 1990. Breeding and
Improvement of Farm Animals.
Lush, J.L. 1945. Animal Breeding Plans.
Lush.
J.L. 1994. The Genetics of Populations
Piper, L. and A. Ruvinsky. 1997.
The Genetics of Sheep
Pirchner, F. 1983. Population Genetics in Animal Breeding
Rothschild, M. and A. Ruvinsky.
1998. The Genetics of the Pig
VanVleck, L.D., E.J. Pollak,
E.A.B. Oltenacu. 1987. Genetics for the Animal
Sciences
Student
Presentations
Each
student will use one class period to present information on one of the research
areas identified in the outline. Powerpoint will be used and the file will be
placed on the class website. The date for each student presentation will be
determined as the semester unfolds but it will be soon after the corresponding
information is presented in the lecture. I have several papers already identified
for each of the research presentations.
Information
on the World Wide Web
Information for the class is posted on
the World Wide Web. The web address is: http://www.ansi.okstate.edu/course/5303/