Reproduction in Cattle, 3rd Edition – Peter J. H. Ball, Andy R. Peters

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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 Cattle 3e is essential reading for veterinary and agricultural students, as well as veterinarians and farmers involved in cattle reproduction.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter J. H. Ball is the author of Reproduction in Cattle, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Andy R. Peters is the author of Reproduction in Cattle, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface.

1. Reproductive Efficiency in Cattle Production.
2. Anatomy.
3. Bull Fertility.
4. The Ovarian Cycle.
5. Fertilization, Conception and Pregnancy.
6. Parturition and Lactation.
7. The Postpartum Period.
8. Oestrous Behaviour and Its Detection.
9. Artificial Control of the Oestrous Cycle.
10. Artificial Insemination.
11. Pregnancy Diagnosis.
12. Reproductive Problems.
13. Reproductive Biotechnologies.
14. Reproductive Management.
15. Selection for Breeding.

Index.

FEATURES

• Provides an excellent overview of cattle reproduction;
• Includes information on the recent outbreaks of BSE and Foot and Mouth Disease, and details exciting developments in artificial insemination, new techniques for embryo transfer and improved selection indices in breeding;
• Shows how physiology, pharmacology, technology, management and genetics of reproduction can be used to maximise reproductive performance in cattle.