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

M. Meredith (Author), Heather, G. Pidduck (Author), Ian Wilmut (Author), Don Powell (Author), Susan, E. Long (Author), Hilary Dobson (Author), Patrick, J. Hartigan (Author), Katherine Bretzlaff (Author), Sarah, J. Stoneham (Author), Huw, Ll. Williams (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632040386 | ISBN-13: 978-0632040384 | Publication Date: October 16, 1995 | Edition: 1

This new addition to the Veterinary Health Series provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of breeding and fertility in animals from both temperate and tropical environments. Taking a practical, problem-oriented approach to the theory and practice of animal breeding and infertility, it deals systematically with the typical approaches and problems encountered in the treatment of cattle, goats, horses, pigs and sheep in individual chapters, written by professionals in the field

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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 Meredith is 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. -- Pig Industry - July, 1996

This is a new addition to the Veterinary Health Series from Blackwells . Edited by Michael J. Meredith, the book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of reproduction in farm animals 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. 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. -- Farmers Guardian - December 1, 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. -- Animal Breeding Abstracts, Vol. 63 No. 1, November 1995

About the Author

At the time of writing, Dr. Meredith was Course Director for Animal Breeding, Infertility and Obstetrics in the Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge. He is a registered Specialist in Veterinary Reproduction with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and has advised, researched and taught in this field for more than twenty years. Currently he is Director of the Pig Disease Information Centre in the United Kingdom.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (October 16, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632040386
• ISBN-13: 978-0632040384
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,806,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Guide to Breeding Farm Livestock, Goats & Horses, June 15, 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, March 22, 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----------