Release Date: 21 November, 2001
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From Book News, Inc.
Contributors in animal sciences, hormone research, and biotechnology summarize knowledge on current and emerging biotechnologies impacting the management of reproduction in the beef calf crop, particularly in the subtropics. Methods are discussed for cloning, sequencing the bovine genome, marker-assisted selection, and ultrasound sexing of fetuses. Other topics include tools for detection of bovine estrus, the use of prostaglandin F2a in cattle breeding, the freezing, thawing, and transfer of cattle embryos, embryo transfer in tropically adapted cattle in the semitropics, and alternative methods to micromanipulation for producing transgenic cattle. Fields teaches animal physiology at the University of Florida's Institutes of Food and Agricultural Sciences.Copyright © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Book Description
In today's world, we are witnessing simultaneous breakthroughs in reproductive technologies, genomics, and molecular biology. Advances in molecular genetic technology and understanding of the bovine genome have led to the development of tools that can be used to enhance profitability on cow-calf enterprises. Factors Affecting Calf Crop: Biotechnology of Reproduction provides a detailed compilation of current and forthcoming technology for managing reproduction in cattle. The book discusses topics such as: approved techniques for controlling the estrous cycle in cattle; managing follicular growth with progesterone, estrogens, and prostaglandins; freezing, thawing, and transfer of cattle embryos; application of embryo transfer to the beef cattle industry; embryo transfer in topically adapted cattle; new factors affecting bull fertility; embryo collection and utilization technology, in vitro fertilization, somatic cell cloning, and genetic technologies; uses of real-time ultrasound; and sexed semen. Over 25 leading animal scientists have combined their expertise to produce the first single-source reference that covers successful reproductive techniques that will, most likely, be the wave of the future. Expansive in scope, the book addresses current biotechnologies as they impact the production of beef cattle. Written at a level to appeal to the researcher, commercial producer, or student, Factors Affecting Calf Crop: Biotechnology of Reproduction presents you with a wealth of technologies applicable to animal agriculture. Rating
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