Artificial Insemination and Animal Production

Contents: 1. Historical introduction. 2. Advantages and limitations. 3. Procedures. 4. Semen characteristics and methods of evaluation. 5. Semen preservation. 6. The male reproductive system. 7. The female reproductive system. 8. The seasonal sex rhythm. 9. Some breeding practices. 10. Organisations. 11. Training of inseminators.

Artificial insemination (AI) is widely accepted as a technology that can bring about rapid genetic improvement in animals. It is used instead of natural mating for reproduction purposes. The book “Artificial Insemination and Animal Production” comprises of 11 chapters which includes History, Advantages and Limitations, Procedures, Semen characteristics and methods of evaluation, Semen Preservation, Male and Female Reproductive Systems, Seasonal Sex Rhythm, Some Breeding Practices, Organizations and Training of Inseminators.

This is a valuable source book and will be used worldwide as a college Textbook and authoritative reference book for Students, Teachers, Researchers, Extension Workers, Artificial Insemination Practitioners and those who are involved in Artificial Insemination.