https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/411/genetics-amp-animal-breedingWelcome to the Revision Guide for Student Nurses (Part I) by Vanessa Bird VN. This guide contains notes, self-test questionnaires and practical tasks to help you through your exams (Level 2 NVQ), and to use as a reference afterwards.April 2009. Importen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/411/genetics-amp-animal-breedingFri, 27 Feb 2009 07:28:59 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:267f0161-90cd-4da8-b24b-dc8f8f2bca7bArlo Guthriehttps://www.vetnurse.co.uk/nursing/w/vet-nurse-revision_1/411/genetics-amp-animal-breeding#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Revision Guide For Student Nurses - Part 1 by Arlo Guthrie on 2/27/2009 7:28:59 AM<br /> <p><strong>Introduction</strong><br />Student veterinary nurses have traditionally greeted genetics with unanimous disapproval! It is the aim of this chapter to enable you to approach the subject with confidence.</p> <p>Genetics is the science of animal heredity and natural development. It is the study of how characteristics and traits are transmitted from generation to generation.</p> <p>Related chapters are:</p> <ul> <li>Book One - Chapter 10 - The Systems of the Body (Urogenital system). </li> <li>Book Two - Chapter 5 - Obstetrical &amp; Paediatric Nursing </li> </ul> <p><strong>Learning Objectives</strong><br />The learning objectives of this chapter are:</p> <ul> <li>To understand basic terms and definitions relating to genetics. </li> <li>To understand cell replication. </li> <li>To achieve an understanding of breeding strategies. </li> <li>To recognise common breeds of dog. </li> <li>To recognise common breeds of cat. </li> <li>To recognise common congenital abnormalities and congenital defects. </li> </ul><div style="clear:both;"></div>