Contents : Chapter 1 - Behavioral Genetics and Animal Science, Pages 1-40 Chapter 2 - Behavioral Genetics and Animal Domestication, Pages 41-79 Chapter 3 - How Studying Interactions Between Animal Emotions, Cognition, and Personality Can Contribute to Improve Farm Animal Welfare, Pages 81-113 Chapter 4 - Genetics and Behavior During Handling, Restraint, and Herding, Pages 115-158 Chapter 5 - Reproductive and Maternal Behavior of Livestock, Pages 159-194 Chapter 6 - Differences in the Behavior of Landraces and Breeds of Dogs, Pages 195-235 Chapter 7 - Behavior Genetics of the Horse (Equus caballus), Pages 237-290 Chapter 8 - Improving the Adaptability of Animals by Selection, Pages 291-316 Chapter 9 - Genetic Influences on the Behavior of Chickens Associated with Welfare and Productivity, Pages 317-359 Chapter 10 - Genetics of Domesticated Behavior in Dogs and Foxes, Pages 361-396 Chapter 11 - Behavioral Genetics in Pigs and Relations to Welfare, Pages 397-434 Chapter 12 - Genetics and Animal Welfare, Pages 435-472 Index : Pages 473-485 ----- Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals. The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior. - Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior - Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature - Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research - Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers - Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats