Comparative Reproductive Biology

When considering the physiological systems of the body, the degree of species variation within the reproductive system compared to other systems is remarkable. Furthermore, it is essential that researchers, educators, and students alike remain aware of the fundamental comparative differences in the reproductive biology of domestic species. Written by renowned scientists in their respective fields, Comparative Reproductive Biology is a comprehensive reference on the reproductive systems of domestic species. The book offers both broad and specific knowledge in areas that have advanced the field in recent years, including advances in cell and molecular biology applied to reproduction, transgenic animal production, gender selection, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cryobiology, animal cloning and many others. This seminal text includes topics in animal reproduction that are usually only found as part of other books in animal science such as anatomy, histology, physiology, radiology, ultrasonogrophy, and others. Comprehensive reference of the reproductive systems of domestic species Written by a team of top researchers Richly illustrated throughout, including 12 pages of color images

When considering the physiological systems of the body, the degreeof species variation within the reproductive system compared toother systems is remarkable. Furthermore, it is essential thatresearchers, educators, and students alike remain aware of thefundamental comparative differences in the reproductive biology ofdomestic species.Written by renowned scientists in their respective fieldsComparative Reproductive Biology is a comprehensivereference on the reproductive systems of domestic species. The bookoffers both broad and specific knowledge in areas that haveadvanced the field in recent years, including advances in cell andmolecular biology applied to reproduction, transgenic animalproduction, gender selection, artificial insemination, embryotransfer, cryobiology, animal cloning and many others. This seminaltext includes topics in animal reproduction that are usually onlyfound as part of other books in animal science such as anatomyhistology, physiology, radiology, ultrasonogrophy, andothers.* * Comprehensive reference of the reproductive systems of domesticspecies* * Written by a team of top researchers* * Richly illustrated throughout, including 12 pages of colorimages

1. Developmental Anatomy of Reproductive Organs.2. Anatomy of Reproductive Organs|.3.1. Introduction to Histology, Cellular and MolecularBiology.3.2. Overview of Male Reproductive Organs.3.3. Comparative Histology and Subcellular Structures ofMammalian Spermatogenesis and.Spermatozoa.3.4. Overview of Female Reproductive Organs.3.5. Fertilization.4. Comparative Reproductive Physiology of Domestic Animals.5. Transgenic Animals.6. Gender Selection in Mammalian Semen and Pre-implantationEmbryos.7. Artificial Insemination.8. Embryo Transfer and In Vitro Fertilization.9. The Comparative Cryobiology of Preimplantation Embryos fromDomestic Animals.10. Animal Cloning.11. Introductory Chapter on Comparative Placentation.12. Comparative Placentation.13.1. Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Mare.13.2. Bovine Pregnancy Diagnosis.13.3. Pregnancy Diagnosis in Swine.13.4. Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Ewe.13.5. Canine and Feline Pregnancy Diagnosis.14. Ultrasonography in Small Ruminant Reproduction