An understanding of veterinary genetics is crucial to the evaluation and control of diseases and disorders in animals. Introduction to Veterinary Genetics provides a succinct introduction to the aspects of genetics relevant to animal diseases and production. This book is still the only introductory level textbook in genetics written specifically for veterinary and animal science students and will continue to be an indispensable reference tool for students and practitioners. New topics covered include epigenetics, genomics and bioinformatics, and new end-of-chapter summaries provide quick recaps.