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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bearden, H. Joe (Henry Joe), 1926-
Other Authors: Fuquay, John W., Willard, Scott T.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2004]
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Animals, Domestic > physiology.
Reproduction > physiology.
Breeding.
Insemination, Artificial > veterinary.
Infertility > veterinary.
Table of Contents:
  • pt. 1. Anatomy, function, and regulation
  • The female reproductive system
  • The male reproductive system
  • Neuroendocrine and endocrine regulators of reproduction
  • pt. 2. Reproductive processes
  • The estrous cycle
  • Spermatogenesis and maturation of spermatozoa
  • Mating behavior
  • Ovigenesis and fertilization
  • Gestation
  • Parturition and postpartum recovery
  • Lactation
  • pt. 3. Artificial insemination
  • Introduction and history of artificial insemination
  • Semen collection
  • Semen and its components
  • Semen evaluation
  • Semen processing, storage, and healing
  • Insemination techniques
  • pt. 4. Management for improved reproduction
  • Synchronization of estrus and superovulation with embryo transfer
  • Reproductive biotechnology
  • Reproductive management
  • Pregnancy diagnosis
  • Environmental management
  • Nutritional management
  • pt. 5. Causes of reproductive failure
  • Anatomical and inherited causes of reproductive failure
  • Physiological, toxicological, and psychological causes of reproductive failure
  • Infectious diseases that cause reproductive failure