Reproduction in cattle /

Cattle play a fundamental role in animal agriculture throughout the world. They not only provide us with a vital food source, but they also provide us with fertilizer and fuel. Keeping reproduction levels at an optimum level is therefore essential, but this is often a complicated process, especially...

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Main Authors: Ball, P. J. H. (Author), Peters, A. R. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK ; Ames, Iowa : Blackwell Pub., 2004.
Edition:3rd ed.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Reproduction in Cattle; Contents; 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