Reproduction in Cattle
Third edition
by P.J.H. Ball

Written in a practical and user-friendly style, Reproduction in Cattle helps the reader understand cattle reproduction by explaining the underlying physiology of the reproductive process and the role and importance of pharmacology and technology. It also shows 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 Third edition will be extremely useful to veterinary and agricultural students, as well as to veterinarians and farmers involved in cattle reproduction.

Contents

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

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