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.

Metabolic Diseases in Farm Animals

Metabolic Diseases in Farm Animals
Author: Jack M. Payne
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1483192997

Metabolic Diseases in Farm Animals discusses metabolic diseases in farm livestock, focusing on four clinical syndromes—parturient hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesaemia, ketosis, and bloat. This book discusses metabolic disorders associated with water, calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, nitrogen, and phosphorus. The parturient paresis, which causes considerable metabolic stress and disrupts the daily pattern of feeding and digestion of dairy cows is also elaborated. This text covers the changes in mineral metabolism at parturition; factors predisposing dairy cows to parturient paresis; cause of paresis in milk fever; and downer syndrome in dairy cows. The complexity of energy metabolism and its associated disorders are likewise described. This publication is a good source for veterinarians and livestock farmers concerned with metabolic diseases in farm animals.

Controlled Reproduction in Cattle and Buffaloes

Controlled Reproduction in Cattle and Buffaloes
Author: Ian Gordon
Publisher: Cabi
Total Pages: 522
Release: 1996
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Introduction to controlled reproduction in cattle. The cow's oestrous cicle and associated events. Artificial control of oestrus and ovulation. Pregnancy testing in cattle. Control of calving. Controlling the calving interval. Embryo transfer and associated techniques in cattle. Introduction of twin births in cattle. Breeding cattle at younger ages. Introduction to controlled reproduction in buffaloes. Control of oestrous, Pregnancy testing and parturition control in buffaloes. Embryo transfer and associated techniques in buffaloes.