Comparative Reproductive Biology

Comparative Animal Reproduction

A comprehensive reference on the comparative reproductive biology of domestic animal species, highlighting the significant physiological differences between species. It combines reproductive anatomy, histology, physiology, and modern reproductive technologies with advances in cell and molecular biology. The book covers artificial insemination, embryo transfer, cryobiology, cloning, transgenic animal production, gender selection, and other developments in animal reproduction.

Key Features

• Covers comparative reproductive biology of domestic species
• Explores species-specific reproductive physiology
• Includes reproductive anatomy and histology
• Discusses reproductive endocrinology and physiology
• Covers cell and molecular biology applications
• Explains artificial insemination techniques
• Examines embryo transfer technologies
• Covers cryobiology and reproductive preservation
• Discusses animal cloning
• Explores transgenic animal production
• Covers methods of gender selection
• Includes radiology and ultrasonography applications
• Richly illustrated with color images
• Useful for researchers, educators, and advanced students