05481cam a2200625Mu 4500 ocn889674688 OCoLC 20171026112441.0 m o d cr cnu---unuuu 140830s2014 xx o 000 0 eng d 9781118833971 (electronic bk.) 111883397X (electronic bk.) 9781118470831 1118470834 9781322078137 (MyiLibrary) 1322078130 (MyiLibrary) 9781118470855 1118470850 DEBBG BV042214897 DEBSZ 431750785 NZ1 15909362 (OCoLC)889674688 EBLCP eng pn EBLCP IDEBK DG1 COO OCLCF DEBSZ OCLCQ OCLCO P4A OCLCQ DG1 MAIN SF871 .H384 2014 630.7 Hopper, Richard M. Bovine reproduction / [electronic resource] Hoboken : Wiley, 2014. 1 online resource (819 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Chapter 14 Inability to Breed due to Injury or Abnormality of the External Genitalia of Bulls. Sources of testicular heatPathogenesis of heat-induced changes in sperm morphology; Evaluation of scrotal surface temperature with infrared thermography; Effects of increased testicular temperature; References; Chapter 4 Endocrine Control of Testicular Development and Initiation of Spermatogenesis in Bulls; Introduction; Infantile period; Prepubertal period; Pubertal period; Metabolic hormones during the prepubertal and pubertal periods; GnRH-independent testicular development; References; Breeding and Health Management; Chapter 5 Bull Development: Sexual Development and Puberty in Bulls. Bovine Reproduction; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Section I The Bull; Anatomy and Physiology; Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Reproductive System of the Bull; Introduction; Production; Transport; Transfer; Blood supply; Nervous supply; Accessory glands; References; Chapter 2 Endocrine and Exocrine Function of the Bovine Testes; Introduction; Historical perspective; The testis; Endocrine function of the testis; Spermatogenesis and maturation of spermatozoa; References; Chapter 3 Thermoregulation of the Testes; Introduction; Anatomy and physiology; Surface and internal temperatures. IntroductionTesticular development; Puberty; Development of accessory sex organs; Development of sexual behavior; Effects of nutrition on sexual development; Implications of sexual development and puberty for breeding soundness evaluation; References; Chapter 6 Breeding Soundness Examination in the Bull:: Concepts and Historical Perspective; Introduction; What is a BBSE?; Overview of the current BBSE; Limitations and concerns; Conclusion; Chapter 7 Evaluation of Breeding Soundness:: The Physical Examination; Introduction; History; Basic physical examination. Examination of the reproductive systemExample of an examination protocol; Scrotal circumference; References; Chapter 8 Evaluation of Breeding Soundness: : Basic Examination of the Semen; Introduction; Semen evaluation as part of a standard BBSE; Chapter 9 Ultrasound Evaluation of the Reproductive Tract of the Bull; Introduction; Equipment and general methodology; Examination of the scrotum; Examination of the pelvic organs; Examination of the penis and prepuce; Summary; References; Chapter 10 Management of Breeding Bull Batteries; Introduction; Pre-breeding period; Breeding period. Nonbreeding periodBiosecurity concerns for replacement bulls; References; Chapter 11 Management of Bulls at Custom Collection Studs; Veterinary services for the commercial bull stud; Veterinarian's role in the bull stud; The collection process; Common problems of bulls at stud; Conclusion; Chapter 12 Testicular Degeneration; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Testis fibrosis; References; Chapter 13 Vesicular Adenitis; Prevalence; Cause; Pathogenesis; Effect on fertility; Diagnosis; Treatment; Prevention of vesiculitis; References. Bovine Reproduction is a comprehensive, current reference providing information on all aspects of reproduction in the bull and cow. Offering fundamental knowledge on evaluating and restoring fertility in the bovine patient, the book also places information in the context of herd health where appropriate for a truly global view of bovine theriogenology. Printed in full color throughout, the book includes 83 chapters and more than 550 images, making it the most exhaustive reference available on this topic. Each section covers anatomy and physiology, breeding management, and reproductive surge. Print version record. Cattle Reproduction. Cattle Breeding. Cattle Breeding. Cattle History. Cattle Reproduction. Cattle. Cattle Breeding. fast (OCoLC)fst00849471 Cattle Reproduction. fast (OCoLC)fst00849657 Electronic books. Print version: Hopper, Richard M. Bovine Reproduction. Hoboken : Wiley, ©2014 9781118470831 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118833971 Wiley Online Library ddc BK 207644 207644