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Control of
Canine Genetic Diseases
by
George A. Padgett, DVM
ISBN
0876050046
Publisher: Howell
Book House
If you breed
dogs for any reason, you must own this book. Genetic diseases are among the
most serious hazards on the landscape of modern dog breeding and one of the
most vexing challenges facing today's dog breeders. Is it appropriate to
open the gene pool to unwanted conditions in the pursuit of physical
perfection, or must breeding to the Standard take a back seat to producing
healthy animals?
In Control
of Canine Genetic Diseases, renowned authority George A. Padgett, DVM,
provides an expert road map to help dog breeders everywhere avoid the
pitfalls they are almost destined to encounter. For anyone whose goal is to
produce healthy, functional and beautiful dogs, this is the book they need.
Dr. Padgett provides clear explanations of modes of inheritance, how to
conduct and analyze test matings and how to lower the chances of producing
affected animals. Numerous tables, diagrams and graphs further enhance the
text to facilitate the breeder's understanding.
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