Manipulating the Estrous Cycle in a Doe
CHAPTER 71 Manipulating the Estrous Cycle in a Doe LIONEL J. DAWSON Goats are generally classified as “seasonally polyestrous” or short-day breeders in a temperate region. The degree of seasonality…
SUGERY, ORTHOPEDICS & ANESTHESIA
Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Cattle with Frozen-Thawed Semen
CHAPTER 34 Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Cattle with Frozen-Thawed Semen RAYMOND L. NEBEL In the modern commercial dairy herd, management of the artificial breeding program is a major responsibility….
Artificial Insemination in Swine: Boar Stud Management
CHAPTER 97 Artificial Insemination in Swine: Boar Stud Management GARY C. ALTHOUSE DISEASE CONTROL Control of the introduction of pathogenic organisms into a boar stud operation cannot be overemphasized. Disease…
Examination of the Reproductive Tract and Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness in the Buck
CHAPTER 65 Examination of the Reproductive Tract and Evaluation of Potential Breeding Soundness in the Buck MUSHTAQ A. MEMON, W. DUANE. MICKELSEN, HARI O. GOYAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION A physical examination…
Infectious Causes of Abortion
CHAPTER 77 Infectious Causes of Abortion SEYEDMEHDI. MOBINI The female goat is normally a very fertile animal1,2; however, goats have a high incidence of abortion when compared with other farm…
Application of Embryo Biotechnologies in Farmed Cervids
CHAPTER 136 Application of Embryo Biotechnologies in Farmed Cervids JOHN. POLLARD, CLAIRE. PLANTE, MIKE J. BRINGANS Farmed cervids represent newly adapted species to domestication possessing unique reproductive characteristics and husbandry…
Retained Placenta
CHAPTER 45 Retained Placenta HUGO. EILER, KELLIE A. FECTEAU DEFINITION Primary retention of the fetal membranes results from a lack of detachment from the maternal caruncles, whereas secondary retention is…
Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases of the Puerperal Period
CHAPTER 46 Metabolic and Nutritional Diseases of the Puerperal Period ROBERT J. VAN SAUN Metabolic adaptations associated with the transition from pregnancy to lactation take place in all cows, including…
Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Boars
CHAPTER 94 Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology of Boars CHRISTOPHER E. KUSTER, GARY C. ALTHOUSE Modern swine operation viability depends on herd productivity and profitability. Herd productivity generally is assessed by…
Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Goats
CHAPTER 68 Techniques for Artificial Insemination of Goats LOU. NUTI Artificial insemination (AI) involves placement of semen from a male into the reproductive tract of a female by mechanical means…
