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Introduction to Veterinary Genetics
by F.W. Nicholas
published 1996 by Oxford University Press
ISBN 0-19-854292-5, 317 pp.
Contents include: Basic Genetics, Molecular Biology, Single-gene Disorders, Chromosomal Aberrations, Single genes in populations, Familial disorders not due to a single gene, Is it inherited?, Immunogenetics, Pharmacogenetics, Hosts, parasites, and pathogens, Genetic and Environmental control of Inherited Disorders, Single Genes in Animal Breeding, Relationship and Inbreeding, Quantitative Variation, Selection between populations, Selection within Populations, Breed structure, Crossing, Selection and regular Crossing, Biotechnology and the future

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Basic Genetics
by Robert F. Weaver & Philip W. Hedrick
published 1991 by Wm.C.Brown Publishers
ISBN 0-697-07472-2,518 pp.
Contents include: Introduction (A Brief History), Mendelian Genetics (Fundamentals, Extensions & Applications, Chromosomes & Heredity, Genetic Linkage), Molecular Genetics (Chemistry of the Gene, Gene Function, Replication & Recombination, Transcription and its control in Prokaryotes, Eukryotic Gene Structure and Expression, Translation, Gene Muation, Transposable Elements and Cancer, Genetics of Bacteria and Phages, Developmental Genetics, Gene Cloning and Manupulation), Population Genetics (Introduction, Extensions & Applications), Slected Readings, Glossary.

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Medical, Genetic & Behavioral Aspects of Purebred Cats
by Ross D. Clark, DVM
published 1992 by Forum Publications, Inc., Georgia
ISBN 0-9634124-0-X,253 pp..
Contents include: General Information (The Evolution of Cats, Predilection to Medical Problems related to Gender or Coat Color, Common Behavioral Problems in Cats), Breed Specifics (Describes Origin & History, Color & Appearance, Show Requirements, Care and Grooming, Behavioral Traits and Recognized Medical Problems of all recognized CFA breeds). Part III discusses Fast Feline Facts, Questions & Answers about common Medical Problems of Cats, Registering your Cat, Cat Diseases by Breed, Overview of Feline Genetics, Color Inheritance Chart, Description of Coat Colors.Last part contains a short glossary and a Feline Disease Index.

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Genetics for Cat Breeders
by Roy Robinson
published 1991 (3rd edition) by Pergamon Press
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Contents include: Introduction, Reproduction and Development, Principles of Heredity, Breeding Practice, Colour and Coat Inheritance, Genetics of Colour Variation and Breeds, Abnormalities, Record Keeping, Further Reeding

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Cat Breeding - a complete guide
by John Humphreys
published 1991 (reprint) by Cat World Ltd
ISBN 0-9509858-3-X, 48 pp.
Contents include: Choosing and caring for a kitten, Maturity and mating, Kittening, Understanding genetics, Genetics summary, The stud, the mating game, Experimental breeds

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Breeding Pedigreed Cats
by Carolyn Vella & John McGonagle, Jr.
published 1997 by Howell Book House, New York
ISBN 0-87605-698-2, 274 pp.
Contents include: Before You Begin, Your Breed and Your Cattery, Acquiring Your Foundation Cats, Housing Your Cats, The Mating Process, Pregnancy and Delivery, Caring for the New Mother and Her Kittens, Basic Health Care, Raising the Kittens, Registering and Selling Kittens, Legal Issues Facing the Breeder. Appenxis with useful addresses.                                                 

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The Complete Book of Cat Breeding
by Dan Rice, DVM
published 1997 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
ISBN 0-8120-9764-5, 162 pp.
Contents include: Introduction, Genetics of Cat Breeds, Selecting a Queen and Having Her Examined, Temperament, Introducing a New Cat, Nutrition, Feeding Brood Stock, Government Regulations, Health and Immune Status, Stud Cat Selection; When to Breed, Potential Breeding Problems, Breeding Process, Pregnancy, Parturition (Queening), Dystocia and Delivery Assistance, Cesarean Section, Lactation, Postparturient Problems, Neonatal Kitten Care, Weaning Kittens, Health Care, Registration of Purebred Cats. References, Glossary and Useful Literature and Addresses.

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Cats are not Peas - A Calico History of Genetics
by Laura Gould
published 1996 by Copernicus Springer-Verlag New York, Inc.
ISBN 0-387-94796-5, 228 pp.
A delightful and painless introduction to genetics and its colorful history, neatly intertwined with tales of the sometimes mysterious doings (and genetics) of George, a long-legged male calico cat.
Does contain a huge reference list about History of Genetics, The Early Calico Cat Papers, The Late Calico Cat Papers, Cats in General, Cat Genetics, Genetics in General, Papers on Chromosomes and Their Evolution, Sex Chromosomes and Various Sexual Anomalies.                           

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Genetische Beratung in der tierärztlichen Praxis
by Ekkehard Wiesner & Siegfried Willer
published 1993 by Gustav Fischer Verlag Jena, Stuttgart
ISBN 3-334-60420-9, 366 Seiten
Inhalt: Genetische Diagnostik, Erbanalysen, Genetisch-epidemiologische Analyse bei Mendel-Vererbung, Klinisch-genealogische und epidemiologische Analyse bei multifaktorieller (polygener) Vererbung, Schätzung des genetischen Risikos (Erbprognose), Varianten der genetischen Krankheitsbekämpfung. Appendices, Literatur und Sachregister.

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Hundezucht 2000
by Hellmuth Wachtel
published 1998 by Verlag Gollwitzer, Weiden
ISBN 3-923555-10-5, 287 Seiten
Inhalt: Die Populationsgenetik, Warum müssen immer zwei Tiere zusammenfinden, damit es zur Fortpflanzung kommen kann? Inzucht vermeiden - in der Natur eine Grundregel; Der Inzuchtkoeffizient. Engzucht - Inzuucht und andere Faktoren, die genetische Verarmung bewirken, Die unheilvolle Rolle der Inzucht und ein fataler Irrtum, Erbliche Defekte, Der starke Vererber - meist auch ein starker Verderber des Erbgutes! Weitere Fatale Auswirkungen der modernen Hundezucht, Eine Basis für jede Rassenstudie: Die effektive Populationsgrösse, Elitezucht kann ruinöser Luxus sein, Das Verhängnisvolle am modernen Ausstellungssystem, Die positive Rolle des Hundesports und der Arbeit, Die verschiedenen Auffassungen von Genetik: Wildtiere - Nutztiere - Rassehunde, Selektion und Genetisches Management, Zur Vererbung von Verhalten und Anlagen, Kreuzungen - der letzte Ausweg, Ein Blick in die Molekulargenetik - Rettung oder Horrorvision, Genetisches Management tut Not, Was ist zu tun?

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