Provides a scientific review of new technologies in animal breeding and the possibilities for future research and development. Includes sections on the manipulation of the embryo, gene mapping, and the direct genetic engineering of the genome. The 12 contributions cover topics such as nuclear transfer, opportunities and challenges in domestic animal embryonic stem cell research, identification and cloning of trait genes, modification of production traits, therapeutic proteins from livestock, and techniques for the production of transgenic livestock. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
