Contents: Preface. I. Reproductive physiology: 1. Ovarian activity and ovulation (known concepts/G.M. Wani. 2. Oogenesis in Mammals-new concepts/G.M. Wani and Gazanfer Wani. 3. Ovulation: new concepts/G.M. Wani and Paras Wani. 4. Mammalian Ova releases biochemical concepts/G.M. Wani. 5. Gap junction and Oocyte development (GJOD)/Gazanfar Wani and G.M. Wani. 6. Bovine folliculogenesis advances/G.M. Wani. 7. Gamete transport and fertilization/Gazanfar Wani and G.M. Wani. 8. Mammalian foetal physiology and biochemistry ovine model/G.M. Wani. 9. Technological advances of research by author and his group/G.M. Wani. 10. Development of concepts/G.M. Wani. II. Endocrinology and reproduction: 11. Endocrinology of reproduction/G.M. Wani. 12. Hormonal regulation of reproductive functions/G.M. Wani. 13. Endocrinological advances and reproduction/G.M. Wani. 14. Pre-implantation concepts Ovine experiences/G.M. Wani. 15. Placental formation and attachment during early pregnancy in sheep/G.M. Wani. III. Reproductive diagnostics: 16. Endoscopy in reproduction/G.M. Wani. 17. Ultrasonic pregnancy diagnosis ovine and caprine as models for research/G.M. Wani. 18. Imaging reproductive techniques/G.M. Wani. 19. Morphology and biochemistry of gravidity in sheep/A. Khatoon and G.M. Wani. IV. Embryo transfer technology: 20. Importance of livestock embryo transfer technology (LETT)/G.M. Wani. 21. Embryo implantation research advances/G.M. Wani. 22. Fertility management/G.M. Wani. 23. New Models in reproduction/Gazanfar Wani and G.M. Wani. 24. Donor Sheep for mutton a narration of Mongolian breeds/G.M. Wani. 25. New global dairy economic review as a prelude to embryo transfer/G.M. Wani. 26. Embryo transfer in cattle/G.M. Wani. 27. Reproductive efficiency in sheep and goat/G.M. Wani. 28. Reproductive genetic techniques/G.M. Wani. 29. Reproductive management and meat production/G.M. Wani. 30. Livelihood opportunities and new technologies/G.M. Wani. 31. Goat production as livelihood resource/G.M. Wani. Bibliography of selected references.

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