The economic success of the animal industry depends on the successful production and proper development of the next generation of or farm animals. The general scientific principles which underline the genetics, fertility, growth and development of the animal are outlined in this book, for a knowledge of these forms our means of control over future generations and is the basis of rational improvements in the practice of animal husbandry. Such experience gained on domestic animals will in the future enable man the more easily to control his development also.

Contents: 1. General principles. 2. Horses. 3. Cattle. 4. Sheep. 5. Pigs. 6. Poultry. II. Genetics in relation to the practical problems of breeding farm animals: 7. General considerations. 8. Mendelian application. 9. Evolution and selection. 10. Inbreeding and crossbreeding. 11. Special problems in breeding for production. Subject index.