Section I – Foundations of Animal Breeding and Genetics
- Animal Breeding and Genetics – An introduction
- Importance and Scope of Animal Breeding
- History and Development of Animal Breeding
- Basic Concepts of Genetics
- Genetic Material
- Central Dogma of Molecular Biology: From DNA to RNA to Protein
- Chromosomes and Chromosomal Organization
- Genes and Genomes
- Genes, Alleles, and Genetic Variation in Animal Breeds
- Genotypes and Phenotypes in Animal Breed
- Homozygosity and Heterozygosity
- Genetic Loci and Genetic Markers
- Mutations and Genetic Variations
- Recombination and Genetic Shuffling
- Meiosis and Gamete Formation
- Fertilization and Genetic Transmission
- Mendelian Genetics
- Dominant and Recessive Inheritance
- Codominance and Incomplete Dominance
- Sex-Linked Inheritance
- Sex-Limited and Sex-Influenced Traits
- Multiple Alleles
- Epistasis and Gene Interactions
- Pleiotropy
- Penetrance and Expressivity: Understanding Variation in Genetic Phenotypes
- Genetic and Environmental Effects on Traits
Section II – Animal Breeds and Genetic Resources
- What is an Animal Breed
- Breed Formation and Development
- Artificial Selection in Selective Breeding
- Origins of Domestic Animal Breeds
- Domestication and Genetic Change
- Breed Standards and Breed Characteristics
- Breed Types and Classification
- Breed Identification
- Genetic Structure of Animal Breeds
- Genetic Basis of Breed Characteristics
- Genetic Diversity in Animal Breeds
- Genetic Differences Between Breeds
- Breed-Specific Genetic Variation
- Genetic Signatures of Breeds
- Breed History and Genetic Ancestry
- Founder Effects in Animal Breeds
- Genetic Bottlenecks in Animal Breeds
- Genetic Drift in Animal Breeds
- Inbreeding in Animal Breeds
- Inbreeding Depression in Animal Breeds
- Gene Flow and Genetic Exchange Between Animal Populations
- Genetic Introgression
- Population Structure Within Breeds
- Population Genetics of Breeds: Allele Frequencies, Genetic Drift, Gene Flow, and Genetic Structure
- Effective Population Size in Animal Breeds
- Subpopulations and Genetic Subdivision
- Gene Pools and Allele Frequencies
- Genetic Resources of Domestic Animals
- Local, Native, Heritage, and Commercial Breeds
- Rare and Endangered Animal Breeds
