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Controlled reproduction in sheep and goats /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gordon, Ian, 1944-
Corporate Author: C.A.B. International
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxon [England] ; New York : CAB International, [1997]
Series:Controlled reproduction in farm animals ; v. 2.
Subjects:
Sheep > physiology.
Goats > physiology.
Breeding.
Reproductive Techniques > veterinary.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to controlled reproduction in sheep
  • The ewe's oestrous cycle and seasonal breeding activity
  • Artificial control of oestrus and ovulation
  • Fixed-time sheep artificial insemination
  • Advancing the sheep breeding season
  • More frequent lambings in sheep
  • Induction of multiple births in sheep
  • Pregnancy testing in sheep
  • Control of lambing
  • Embryo transfer and associated techniques in sheep
  • Breeding sheep at younger ages
  • Introduction to controlled breeding in goats
  • Artificial control of oestrus and breeding activity in goats
  • Pregnancy testing and the control of parturition in goats
  • Embryo transfer and associated techniques in goats