Reproductive technologies in farm animals [
In the past half century great progress has been made in the reproductive management of farm animals, both mammals and birds. This book aims to review developments and indicate which reproductive technologies can be used commercially or in research. It egins by discussing artificial insemination and...
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| Language: | English |
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Wallingford, Oxfordshire, UK :
CABI Publications and Resources ,
c2004
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| Online Access: | https://www.cabi.org/cabebooks/FullTextPDF/2004/20043190616.pdf |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Artificial insemination
- 3. Embryo transfer
- 4. In vitro embryo production
- 5. Controlling oestrus and ovulation
- 6. Control of post-partum ovarian activity
- 7. Control of seasonal breeding
- 8. Controlling multiple birts and litter size
- 9. Pregnancy testing technology
- 10. Controlling parturition
- 11. Controlling onset of puberty
- 12. Cloning technology
- 13. Production of transgenics
- 14. Suppressing reproductive activity