Full Description
This book details the frontier technologies in the area of bovine reproduction. It describes the importance and significance of different technologies for improving reproduction efficiency in bovines. The book delineates the advancements in the technologies that are currently in use for faster multiplication of elite germ plasm including multiple ovulation and embryo transfer, ovum-pick-up, in vitro fertilization and embryo production, and semen sexing. Other emerging technologies, having potential for improving reproductive efficiency in bovines, including stem cells are also discussed with special reference to spermatogonial stem cells. Simple but effective tools having a great scope for day-to-day application in bovine farms for effective reproductive management like ultrasonography and thermal imaging are also covered in this book. The chapters on sperm transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics provide current developments in these areas and use of integrated approach for identification of fertility biomarkers. The chapters also describe technological advancements for early pregnancy diagnosis and offspring sex pre-selection in bovines. Additionally, this book discusses different sperm selection procedures including application of nanotechnology to obtain superior spermatozoa for assisted reproduction. Futuristic technologies including genomic selection and transgenesis are also discussed in detail. Finally, the book also elucidates a comprehensive description of challenges perceived with bovine reproduction and how effectively these technologies can help in improving fertility in bovines.
Contents
Chapter 1_Introduction.- Chapter 2_Application of ultrasonography in bovine reproduction.- Chapter 3_Infrared thermal imaging and its application in animal reproduction. -Chapter 4_Technological advancements for early pregnancy diagnosis in cattle and buffaloes.- Chapter 5_Bull sperm selection for assisted reproduction.- Chapter 6_Nano purification of semen: A novel technique for enrichment of superior quality spermatozoa. -Chapter 7_Sperm transcriptome sequencing for predicting bull Fertility-Concepts, facts and future directions.- Chapter 8_Semen proteomics and metabolomics: Emerging tools for discovering fertility markers.- Chapter 9_Spermatogonial stem cells: Their use in fertility restoration.- Chapter 10_Multiple Ovulation and Embryo Transfer in Livestock Production.- Chapter 11_Ovum pick-up and in vitro embryo production in bovine.- Chapter 12_Milestones and recent developments infarm animal cloning.- Chapter 13_Advances and applications of transgenesis in farm animals.- Chapter 14_Offspring sex pre-selection in mammals: An Update.- Chapter 15_Genomic selection of bovines for fertility.- Chapter 16_Prospects of Stem Cells in Fertility Management in Bovine.- Chapter 17_Conclusion.
