It begins by discussing artificial insemination and how this has recently been refined in semen sexing technology. Embryo transfer, in vitro embryo production technology and the control of oestrus and ovulation are then reviewed. Subsequent chapters consider the control of postpartum ovarian activity, seasonal breeding, multiple births and litter size, pregnancy testing, parturition, and the onset of puberty. The author then describes more recent developments in cloning and the production of transgenic animals, before a final chapter on suppressing reproductive activity.
Chapter 1 Introduction
- The Changing Agricultural Scene
- Animal Welfare Considerations
- Current Applications of Reproductive Technologies
- Factors Affecting Male Fertility
- Factors Affecting Female Fertility
- Enhancing Female Fertility
- Future of Research
Chapter 2 Artificial Insemination
- Advantages of Artificial Insemination
- Growth and Development of AI Technology
- Semen Sexing Technology
- Future Developments in AI Technology
Chapter 3 Embryo Transfer
- Advantages of Embryo Transfer
- Growth and Development of Embryo Transfer Technology
- Practical Applications of Embryo Transfer
- Future Developments
Chapter 4 Future Developments
- Advantages of In Vitro Produced Embryos
- Growth and Development of Technology
- IVP-Embryos in Commerce and in Research
- Future Developments
Chapter 5 Controlling Oestrus and Ovulation
- Oestrus and Its Detection
- The Oestrous Cycle
- Advantages of Oestrus Control
- Growth and Development of Oestrus Control Technology
- Practical Applications of Technology
Chapter 6 Control of Postpartum Ovarian Activity
- Factors Influencing Postpartum Ovarian Activity
- Development of Control Measures
Chapter 7 Control of Seasonal Breeding
- Advantages of Control Measures
- Breeding and Non-Breeding Seasons
- Development and Application of Control Measures
Chapter 8 Controlling Multiple Births and Litter Size
- Advantages of Control Measures
- Development of Control Measures
Chapter 9 Pregnancy Testing Technology
- Advantages of Control Measures
- Factors Affecting Establishment of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Testing Methods
Chapter 10 Controlling Parturition
- Advantages of Control Measures
- Development of Parturition Control Measures
Chapter 11 Controlling Onset of Puberty
- Practical Implications of Early Puberty
- Development of Puberty Control Measures
- Applications of Technology
Chapter 12 Cloning Technology
- Practical Implications of Technology
- Development of Cloning Technology
Chapter 13 Production of Transgenics
- Practical Implications of Technology
- Producing Trangenics
Chapter 14 Suppressing Reproductive Activity
- Advantages of Technology
- Development and Application of Technology