Kerry J Fowler

Meow A Genetic Concert for Cats (eBook, ePUB)

Redaktion: Nevin, Jeanne / Illustrator: Haby Jennison, Gracia Louise

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Meow A Genetic Concert for Cats, Third Edition, is a reference book for cat breeders, owners, judges and veterinarians curious about the genetic makeup, DNA testing, evolution and diversity, life expectancy, size, weight, head and facial shape of pedigree cat breeds.,

Peek inside, and find chapters, tables, a glossary and over 300 references describing what is scientifically known about the genes responsible for the multitude of different coat colours and patterns, including red, cream, tortoiseshell and salmiak (salty licorice)-patterned cats from Finland, hair lengths and compositions including a new longhair gene mutation in Maine Coon cats, eye colours including dominant blue eyes in breeds such as Celestial, Altai and Maine Coon lineages and breed-defining features that are seen in cats such as Kurilian Bobtail, Lykoi, Munchkin and Ural Rex. Learn about strategies for managing white markings in Ragdoll cats, inbreeding in cats, genes responsible for the softness of the Bengal's coat and golden varieties, such as the counter-shaded golden British Shorthair, sunshine and extreme sunshine Siberian, and the availability of silver inhibitor and O gene DNA testing

Be challenged by phenotype-related candidate genes for American Curl and LaPerm, and genetic hypotheses for the dilute modifier gene, silver phenotypes, including non-expressing cryptic silver cats that produce silver kittens and solving the origin of the Ragdoll cat mystery. Understand feline genetic markers that are used for identity and parentage testing; how to interpret DNA test results for coat colour, pattern and length; what to do when DNA test results do not make sense; the pros and cons of outcrossing cat breeds; the potential effect of diet and environment on gene activity; the quality control role of cat judges and limitations of breed standards.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kerry Fowler
• Seitenzahl: 52
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. August 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780648121190
• Artikelnr.: 75180248

Autorenporträt

Dr Kerry Fowler is an All Breeds Cat Judge who has been fortunate to have judged cats in all eight major States and Territories of Australia and the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Her scientific training and judging experience have equipped her to write educational articles and give presentations about feline genetics and the skills required for cat judging. Kerry is an active member of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of Victoria Inc. and the Australian Cat Federation Judges Guild Inc., as well as an initiator and founding Trustee of the Feline Health Research Fund. Meow: A Genetic Concert for Cats,1st edition, was her first book. E: [e-mail]