Peter J. H. Ball, Andy R. Peters

Reproduction in Cattle

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Cattle play a fundamental role in animal agriculture throughout the world. This title intends to help the reader understand cattle reproduction by explaining the underlying physiology of the reproductive process and the role and importance of pharmacology and technology, showing how management techniques can improve reproductive efficiency.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
• 3 ed
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2004
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 448g
• ISBN-13: 9781405115452
• ISBN-10: 1405115459
• Artikelnr.: 21277137

Autorenporträt

Peter J. H. Ball is the author of Reproduction in Cattle, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley. Andy R. Peters is the author of Reproduction in Cattle, 3rd Edition, published by Wiley.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.
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.