Reproduction in Domesticated Animals: World Animal Science Series

ISBN-13: 9780444895301 Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences Publication date: 03/18/1993 Series: World Animal Science Series , #9 Pages: 590 Product dimensions: 8.74(w) x 9.06(h) x 1.50(d) Most consumable products of animal origin, such as eggs and milk, are obtained through exploitation of the reproductive processes of livestock, making efficiency extremely important in intensive production units. Critical evaluation of each technological innovation in this field is necessary before widespread introduction, and this requires an extensive knowledge of reproductive biology. This volume presents comprehensive, current discussions of the individual aspects comprising the complete reproductive process in domesticated animals, covering various technological procedures for regulation and manipulation of particular events. It provides extensive coverage of reproductive anatomy and includes avian reproduction, supplying original and often innovative figures. This book will be of great value to