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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bearden, H. Joe (Henry Joe), 1926-
Other Authors: Fuquay, John W.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, [1997]
Edition:Fourth edition.
Subjects:
Animals, Domestic > physiology.
Reproduction > physiology.
Breeding.
Infertility > veterinary.
Insemination, Artificial > veterinary.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction and history
  • The female reproductive system
  • The male reproductive system
  • Neuroendocrine regulators of reproduction
  • The estrous cycle
  • Spermatogenesis and maturation of spermatozoa
  • Ovigenesis and fertilization
  • Gestation
  • Parturition and postpartum recovery
  • Lactation
  • Male mating behavior
  • Semen and its components
  • Introduction and history of artificial insemination
  • Semen collection
  • Semen evaluation
  • Semen processing, storage, and handling
  • Insemination techniques
  • Altering reproductive processes
  • Reproductive management
  • Pregnancy diagnosis
  • Environmental management
  • Nutritional management
  • Anatomical and inherited causes of reproductive failure
  • Physiological and psychological causes for reproductive failure
  • Infectious diseases that cause reproductive failure