Reproduction in Sheep

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Reproduction in Sheep
Authors and Contributors      Edited by D. R. Lindsay
Edited by D. T. Pearce
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:414
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189
Category/GenreAgriculture and farming
Animal husbandry
ISBN/Barcode 9780521116268
ClassificationsDewey:636.30824
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 22 September 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

First published in 1984, this volume comprised a broad synthesis of contemporary research on sheep reproduction conducted in Australia. Australia is internationally recognized for the excellence of its research in this field, and heads the world in areas of the neuro-endocrine control of reproduction, reproductive behaviour, artificial insemination and manipulation of reproductive performance, to name just a few. The book comprises some 23 review papers and short communications, all refereed by experts in the field, covering such topics as neuro-endocrinology, sexual behaviour, testicular and ovular function, pregnancy and foetal growth, parturition, lamb survival, nutrition and genetics. Advanced methods, developed in the seventies and early eighties to control reproductive function, gene manipulation and intra-uterine insemination are also considered, together with the managerial and economic values of such developments.