Features:

• Chapters on artificial insemination that provide detailed information needed to harvest, evaluate, process, and utilize semen for artificial insemination in all classes of livestock
• Organizational flexibility—Chapters are self-contained.
• Easily readable and accessible
• In-depth coverage of anatomy and physiology
• Early introduction of endocrine regulation
• Chapters on the causes of reproductive failure
• Full chapters on environmental management, nutritional management, pregnancy diagnosis, and diseases affecting reproduction
• Cites both reviews and publications of original research, including classical literature as well as more current research on physiological principles and developing technologies
• Highlighted key terms with definitions when first introduced
• Significant coverage on altering reproductive processes
• Coverage of two newly-recognized reproductive diseases—Neosporosis in calves, and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome

Applied Animal Reproduction offers unique coverage of both basic physiology as related to reproduction and the application of physiology to the management of reproduction in livestock species.

It is divided into five parts. Parts One and Two are designed to help the reader develop both the terminology needed to discuss reproductive problems associated with physiology of reproduction as well as understand the physiological processes controlling reproduction. Parts Three, Four, and Five emphasize the application of basic concepts to the management of reproduction in livestock.

New to this 6th Edition:

• Chapter on mating behavior
• New/updated sections on hormone-like factors and other hormonal mediators, methods of hormone detection and measurement, immunological considerations, reproductive toxicology, and biosynthesis of milk
• Expanded and updated information on synchronization of estrus, superovulation and embryo transfer, and reproductive biotechnology
• Added tables and figures
• Color plates
• and much more...

Contents

1. Introduction and Early History

Anatomy, Function, and Regulation

2. The Female Reproductive System
3. The Male Reproductive System
4. Neuroendocrine Regulators of Reproduction

Reproductive Processes

5. The Estrous Cycle
6. Spermatogenesis and Maturation of Spermatozoa
7. Mating Behavior
8. Ovigenesis and Fertilization
9. Gestation
10. Parturition and Postpartum Recovery
11. Lactation

Artificial Insemination

12. Introduction and History of Artificial Insemination
13. Semen Collection
14. Semen and Its Components
15. Semen Evaluation
16. Semen Processing, Storage, and Handling
17. Insemination Techniques

Management for Improved Reproduction

18. Synchronization of Estrus, and Superovulation and Embryo Transfer
19. Reproductive Biotechnology
20. Reproductive Management
21. Pregnancy Diagnosis
22. Environmental Management
23. Nutritional Management

Causes of Reproductive Failure

24. Anatomical and Inherited Causes of Reproductive Failure
25. Physiological and Psychological Causes of Reproductive Failure
26. Infectious Diseases That Cause Reproductive Failure

Index

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