Robinson's Genetics for Cat Breeders and Veterinarians
by Carolyn M. Vella (Editor), Lorraine Shelton, John McGonagle (Editor)

Editorial Reviews From Book News, Inc. Much in the field of genetics has changed since Roy Robinson's 1971 first edition, published by Pergamon. Specialists in genetics and cats here update the 1991 third edition with information about the actual molecular mechanisms behind the traits and diseases found in cats. They make a point of keeping the perspective of both groups of readers in mind, drawing from classical and recent scientific literature and from interviews with veterinarians, researchers, and breeders. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR Book Description Author is a licensed judge with the American Cat Fanciers' Association. Updated text for breeders of pedigreed cats, small animal veterinarians, and undergraduate students. Discusses feline genetics, reproduction and development, principles of heredity, impacts of heredity, breeding systems and practices, inbreeding, and more. Previous edition: c1991.