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9780813429694

Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer of Dairy & Beef Cattle Including Information Pertaining to Goats, Sheep, Horses, Swine and Other Animals: A Handbook & Laboratory Manual for Students Herd Operators & Persons Involved in Genetic Development

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  • ISBN13:

    9780813429694

  • ISBN10:

    0813429692

  • Edition: 9th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-01-01
  • Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Table of Contents

1. Advantages and Consideration of AI.
2. Status and Development of AI in the United States.
3. Basic Genetics of Cattle Breeding.
4. Reproductive Organs of the Cow and Their Functions.
5. Reproductive Organs of the Bull and Their Functions.
6. Collection of Semen From the Bull.
7. Evaluation of Semen—General Consideration.
8. Evaluation of Semen—Appearance and Viability.
9. Evaluation of Semen—Enumeration of Spermatozoa.
10. Evaluation of Semen—Live/Dead (Vital) Staining.
11. Evaluation of Semen—Morphology.
12. Evaluation of Semen—Other Measurements.
13. Extenders and Extension of Semen.
14. Frozen Semen; Cryogenic Storage; Transportation; Handling.
15. Custom Freezing of Semen.
16. How to Inseminate Cattle—Techniques.
17. AI of Beef Cattle; Controlled Estrus—Beef and Dairy.
18. Direct Herd Service and Herdsman-Inseminator Training.
19. Pregnancy Determination in the Cow.
20. Reproductive Efficiency—Breeding Problems—Conception Rates.
21. ET and Related Practices.
22. Selection of Sires for AI Use.
23. Bull Management and Care.
24. Health Requirements for Sires in AI Use.
25. The AI Business—Organizations.
26. Records, Accounting and Regulations—Concerns in Operating an AI Business.
27. Career Opportunities in the AI Industry.
28. AI of Dairy Goats and Sheep.
29. AI of Other Farm Animals and Additional Species.
Appendixes.

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