Domestic and Wild Sheep by Menghua Li - ISBN: 9780443439940
Paperback
Explore the fascinating world of genus Ovis, domestic and wild sheep.

Domestic and Wild Sheep

Origins, Genetics and Breeding

  • Paperback

    440 pages

  • Release Date

    11 September 2025

Summary

The Characterization of Genus Ovis

This work offers a comprehensive examination of the genus Ovis, providing detailed characterizations of its various species. The book delves into the biological and evolutionary aspects of these animals, offering insights into their distinct traits and classifications. It serves as a valuable resource for zoologists, veterinarians, and anyone with an interest in the sheep family.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780443439940
ISBN-10:044343994X
Author:Menghua Li, Hosein Salehian Dehkordi
Publisher:Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:Academic Press Inc
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:440
Release Date:11 September 2025
Weight:1.20kg
Dimensions:216mm x 276mm
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Domestic and Wild Sheep by Menghua Li - ISBN: 9780443439940
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About The Author

Menghua Li

Dr. Menghua Li is Full Professor and head of China Agricultural University’s College of Animal Science and Technology, as well as head of the Sino-Arabian Joint Laboratory for Sheep and Goat Germplasm Innovation in Beijing, China. He obtained a PhD in Animal Genetics, Breeding, and Reproduction from Huazhong Agricultural University’s College of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine and brings more than 20 years of experience to the project. His research focuses on animal ecology, evolutionary biology, animal breeding, and germplasm innovation. Dr. Li has been the Chairman of the Sheep Committee of the International Society of Animal Genetics since 2019 and the Chairman of the first, second, third, and fourth World Sheep Conferences.

Dr. Hosein Salehian Dehkordi is Researcher at both China Agricultural University, Beijing, and the Institute of Grassland Research of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hohhot. He obtained his MSc in Animal Genetics and Breeding from Bu-Ali Sina University, Hamedan, and his PhD in Animal Genomics and Ecology from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. Following his PhD, he served as Assistant Professor at Shahrekord University, Iran. His current research focuses on animal ecology, evolutionary biology, animal breeding, and germplasm innovation, and is funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China.

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