Animal Breeding and Infertility (Veterinary Health Series) [Hardcover]

Michael J. Meredith (Editor)

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Hardcover: 528 pages
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell (22 Aug 1995)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0632040386
ISBN-13: 978-0632040384
Product Dimensions: 23.8 x 16.2 x 3.2 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,845,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Animal Breeding Abstracts, Vol. 63 No. 1, November 1995

This new book in Blackwell's Veterinary Health Series provides up-to-date source of information on reproduction and infertility of farm livestock and horses, taking a practical, problem-orientated approach. It should be of particular interest to veterinarians, animal scientists working in the field of reproduction, and students of veterinary medicine and agriculture. Its 9 chapters are contributed by 10 authors. The opening chapter, which is entitled "Genetic considerations in animal breeding", summarises quantitative genetic considerations and their application in genetic improvement. This is followed by a chapter on cytogenetics, and another on reproductive endocrinology and pharmacology. The next 5 chapters cover breeding and infertility in cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep, and the final chapter, on biotechnology in animal breeding, deals mainly with embryo technologies, embryo stem cell manipulation, gene transfer and the use of transgenic livestock. There is a subject index.

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Recommended reading for all undergraduate vets and agriculturalists. The chapter on 'Genetics in Animal Breeding' provides 'switched-on' farmers with insight into methods of identification of good breeding stock and choice of breeding method. The Cytogenetics chapter delves into study of chromosomes. The Biotechnology chapter deals with the science sperm sexing, embryo transfer and gene mapping. The editor, Dr Meredithis very much a 'farmer's man' and inevitably much of his contribution majors on diseases associated with infertility - how to avoid reproductive diseases and what to do in the event of outbreaks. Useful simple check lists such as: Errors in oestrus detection, Sources of estrus detection problems, Techniques for saving piglets, Failure to farrow, Seasonal infertility, Bacterial infection of genital tracts. Information is written in an easily understood form and is sufficiently convincing to encourage a book-shelf referral rather than a panic attack on the medicine 'fridge' during testing times.

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Domesticated farm animals are bred with the aim of improving the quality and quantity of marketable products including replacement breeding stock, milk and its components and carcasses for the meat trade. Read the first page

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Guide to Breeding Farm Livestock, Goats & Horses, 15 Jun 2008

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This review is from: Animal Breeding and Infertility (Veterinary Health Series) (Hardcover)

Animal Breeding and Infertility provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of reproduction in farm animals including goats and horses.

Each chapter is dealt with by a subject specialist and takes a problem -orientated approach to issues such as infertility, diseases, and breeding management. Information is given in table form and text, with a clear, attractive layout making the book readily accessible.

While the book strives to remain practical and easily understandable, much of the detail is highly scientific and technical and goes beyond the interest of those involved in day-to-day farming.

In particular the final chapter on biotechnology deals strictly with the science and avoids any interpretation or comment on the ethics of this controversial subject.

Suited to veterinary surgeons, specialist breeders and students as a reference book on a wide range of issues, Animal Breeding and Infertility is an excellent source of information on this diverse subject.
A detailed Contents list is available at:
www.pighealth.com/MEDIA/P/ABI/ABANDI.HTM

5.0 out of 5 stars Reviews and contents details available on-line, 22 Mar 1997

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This review is from: Animal Breeding and Infertility (Veterinary Health Series) (Hardcover)

Contents and review details given below: Chapter List 1.GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS IN ANIMAL BREEDING by Heather G. Pidduck B.Sc., Ph.D., 2.CYTOGENETICS by Susan E. Long BVMS, Ph.D., MRCVS, 3.REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY by Prof. Hilary Dobson, B.Sc., Ph.D., 4.CATTLE BREEDING AND INFERTILITY by Dr. P. J. Hartigan M.A., B.Sc.(Vet), M.V.M., Ph.D., MRCVS, 5.GOAT BREEDING AND INFERTILITY by Katherine Bretzlaff, D.V.M., Ph.D., 6.EQUINE BREEDING AND INFERTILITY by Sarah J. Stoneham, B.V.Sc., CertESM, MRCVS, 7.PIG BREEDING AND INFERTILITY by M. J. Meredith, M.A., B.Sc., B.Vet.Med., Ph.D., MRCVS, 8.SHEEP BREEDING AND INFERTILITY by H. Ll. Williams, B.Sc.(Agric), M.Sc., Ph.D., F.R.Ag.S., 9 BIOTECHNOLOGY IN ANIMAL BREEDING by Dr. D. Powell, Ph.D. & Dr. I. Wilmut, Ph.D. FURTHER DETAILS AND REVIEWS OF THIS BOOK CAN BE FOUND ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www-pdic.vet.cam.ac.uk/Other_Source/Books/abandi.html ----------oOo----------

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