Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals

Edited by Temple Grandin, Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals, 3rd Edition examines the biological and hereditary mechanisms shaping animal conduct. Published by Academic Press in 2022, this 586-page volume provides advanced undergraduate and graduate students alongside animal behavior researchers with a structured analysis of how genetic inheritance influences actions across domestic species.

The material opens with foundational principles connecting behavioral genetics to animal domestication. Readers evaluate how interactions among animal emotions, cognition, and individual personality contribute to improving farm animal welfare. Additional chapters examine targeted genetic selection methods designed to enhance adaptability across managed environments.

Veterinarians and academic specialists receive clear guidance on evaluating inherited behavioral traits. By linking empirical genetic research with welfare considerations in livestock species, the book supports upper-level university instruction and field inquiry.