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Reproduction in Cattle

Peter J. H. Ball (Author), Andy R. Peters (Author)

9781405115452, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 6 September 2004

252 pages
24.4 x 17.3 x 1.3 cm, 0.544 kg

Cattle play a fundamental role in animal agriculture throughout the world. They not only provide us with a vital food source, but they also provide us with fertilizer and fuel. Keeping reproduction levels at an optimum level is therefore essential, but this is often a complicated process, especially with modern, high yielding cows.

Written in a practical and user-friendly style, this book aims to help the reader understand cattle reproduction by explaining the underlying physiology of the reproductive process and the role and importance of pharmacology and technology, and showing how management techniques can improve reproductive efficiency.

This edition includes:

  • Recent research findings on the physiology of the oestrous cycle and its control
  • New techniques for monitoring and manipulating reproduction, including pregnancy diagnosis and embryo transfer
  • Advice on identifying common infertility problems and how to prevent and treat them.

Reproduction in Cattle is essential reading for veterinary and agricultural students, as well as veterinarians and farmers involved in cattle reproduction.

Preface v

1 Reproductive Efficiency in Cattle Production 1
2 Anatomy 13
3 Bull Fertility 28
4 The Ovarian Cycle 40
5 Fertilization, Conception and Pregnancy 56
6 Parturition and Lactation 68
7 The Postpartum Period 79
8 Oestrous Behaviour and Its Detection 92
9 Artificial Control of the Oestrous Cycle 110
10 Artificial Insemination 124
11 Pregnancy Diagnosis 140
12 Reproductive Problems 154
13 Reproductive Biotechnologies 191
14 Reproductive Management 215
15 Selection for Breeding 231

Index 238

Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
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