Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals

Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals
Author: I. Gordon
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 451
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483285693

This textbook provides a detailed view of the different ways in which reproduction in cattle, sheep, pigs and horses can be controlled and manipulated. It is primarily of interest to students of animal science and veterinary medicine, but will also be of use to those who are concerned with the practical aspects of reproduction control, whether in an advisory capacity or in applying techniques on the farm itself. A major objective of the book is to draw attention to information which may be used directly to increase the efficiency of the livestock industry.

Controlled Reproduction in Farm Animals Series

Controlled Reproduction in Farm Animals Series
Author: Ian Gordon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1496
Release: 1996
Genre:
ISBN: 9780851991184

This is a set of four books providing a general view of the literature dealing with the different ways in which reproduction in the major farm animals can be controlled and manipulated. The titles are effectively expanded and new editions of a previous work, Controlled Breeding in Farm Animals (Pergamon Press, 1983). Buffalo, goats, deer and camelids have also been added to the species covered in the series. Volumes one to four respectively cover: cattle and buffaloes; sheep and goats; pigs; and horses, deer and camelids.

Controlled Reproduction in Pigs

Controlled Reproduction in Pigs
Author: Ian Gordon
Publisher: C A B International
Total Pages: 247
Release: 1997
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780851991160

Introduction to controlled reproduction in pigs; The sow's oestrous cycle and associated events; Artificial control of oestrus and ovulation in pigs; Pregnancy testing in pigs; Control of farrowing; More frequent farrowings in pigs; Increasing litter size in pigs; Embryo transfer and associated techniques in pigs; Breeding pigs at younger ages.

Controlled Reproduction in Sheep and Goats

Controlled Reproduction in Sheep and Goats
Author: Ian Gordon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1997
Genre: Chèvres
ISBN: 9780851991184

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 breed season; More frquent lambings in sheep; Induction of multiple births in sheep; Control of lambing; Embryo transfer and associated techniques in sheep; Breeding sheep at younger ages; Artificial control of oestrus and breeding activity in goats; Pregnancy testing the control of partutition in goats; Embryo transfer and associated techniques in goats.

Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals, 2nd Edition

Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals, 2nd Edition
Author: Ian Gordon
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2017-06-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 178064602X

Building on the successful structure of the first edition, the second edition of Reproductive Technologies in Farm Animals has been totally updated and revised to provide an up to date account of the key techniques employed in manipulating reproduction in farm animals, including beef and dairy cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, buffaloes, camelids, horses and poultry. A classic introductory text to the subject, the book is based on a comprehensive review of the current literature. This text remains key reading for students in animal science, agriculture, veterinary medicine and biology, and veterinary practitioners and farmers who wish to keep updated on developments in techniques that may be useful in their daily practice.

Reproduction in Farm Animals

Reproduction in Farm Animals
Author: E. S. E. Hafez
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 526
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118710703

When you're looking for a comprehensive and reliable text on large animal reproduction, look no further! the seventh edition of this classic text is geared for the undergraduate student in Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine. In response to reader feedback, Dr. Hafez has streamlined and edited the entire text to remove all repetitious and nonessential material. That means you'll learn more in fewer pages. Plus the seventh editing is filled with features that help you grasp the concepts of reproduction in farm animals so you'll perform better on exams and in practice: condensed and simplified tables, so they're easier to consult an easy-to-scan glossary at the end of the book an expanded appendix, which includes graphic illustrations of assisted reproduction technology Plus, you'll find valuable NEW COVERAGE on all these topics: Equine Reproduction: expanded information reflecting today's knowledge Llamas (NEW CHAPTER) Micromanipulation of Gametes and In Vitro Fertilization (NEW CHAPTER!) Reach for the text that's revised with the undergraduate in mind: the seventh edition of Hafez's Reproduction in Farm Animals.