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Dr Sidnie Manton talks about how a new breed (variety) of cat with long fur but the Siamese colour pattern has been developed by a planned breeding programme over 22 years. This is an example of the highly efficient application of genetical knowledge for artificial selection of desirable attributes in domestic animals.
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Duration: 00:06:42
Keyword(s): Artificial selection, Persian cats, Siamese cats, breeding, genetics.
Contributor(s): Professor Michael Pentz, Dr Sidnie Manton.
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Footage description: B/W. Pentz in the studio speaking to camera. Manton speaking to Pentz in the studio. Photos of a Persian and a Siamese cat on a board. Manton speaking. She adds a third photo of a cat to the board. Manton adds four photos of different cats to the board. Camera pans in on photo of long haired Siamese. Pentz speaks to Manton. She replies pointing to the photos. She adds more photos to the board. Pentz speaking. Varley carries in a cat. Manton speaking throughout. She strokes the cat to show its fur colour. Varley brings in another cat. Manton hands her the first cat. She strokes the cat to show its fur colour. Varley brings in another cat. Manton hands her the second cat. She strokes the cat to show its fur colour. Pentz speaking. Manton briefly sits the cat on her knee and strokes his tummy. Varley brings in another cat and takes the third cat away. Manton holds the cat's head to show the colouring. Varley brings in another cat. Manton hands her the fourth cat. Varley brings in a kitten which Pentz picks up and puts next to the older cat. Varley adds another young cat to the group. Pentz speaking to Manton. Varley removes adult cat. Manton then hands her the young adult cat. She holds the kitten on her knee stroking it. Varley brings three kittens and takes the first kitten from Manton. Close up of the three kittens on the table being positioned by Manton.
Master programe code and title: S100/19 Natural selection
Master programme recording date: 30/05/1971
Master programme first presentation: 1971
Master programe filename: S100_1971X_BX_V019.avi
Master programme production number: JOUZ373H
Available to public: yes