The viewpoints, purpose, guidelines and recommendations on neutering male and female rabbits are discussed.

This chapter covers the genetics of reproduction in cattle. Focus is given on genetics of ovulation rate and related traits, puberty and related traits, conception or pregnancy rate, gestation length, dystocia and related traits and male reproductive traits.

This chapter covers several aspects of rabbit management. Focus is given on handling of rabbits, number of bucks to use for breeding, determining sexual maturity, breeding schedule, mating process, gestation period, factors preventing conception, determining pregnancy, kindling, care of young...

This chapter provides an overview of the processes and major hormones involved in reproduction. Emphasis is given on aspects that are of direct concern to the rabbit producer. The male and female reproductive organs, artificial insemination, winter breeding depression and embryo transfer are...

This chapter discusses the clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of nephritis, cystitis, porcine dermatitis and nephropathy syndrome, urolithiasis and Stephanurus dentatus infection in pigs. Breeding and reproductive techniques and disorders are also included.

This chapter covers the key activities involved in managing the reproductive herd health of dairy cattle. Focus is given on the economics of fertility, current levels of reproductive performance, welfare and ethics of reproductive herd health, public health and reproduction, underlying principles...

This chapter covers the energy and protein requirements of rabbits as well as their metabolism. The energy units (gross, digestible, net and metabolizable energy) and the methods used for estimating energy requirement are presented. The aspects of energy metabolism related to vital and productive...

In this chapter the medical, surgical,congenital, and hereditary conditions of the reproductive systems in sheep and goats are discussed.

This book contains 21 chapters on horse reproduction and breeding, including the anatomy and control of reproduction in mares and stallions, physiology and endocrinal control of pregnancy and foaling, lactation, selection and preparation of mares and stallions for breeding, management of the mare...

The resource allocation during production, acclimatization, growth, pregnancy and lactation and the metabolic adaptations to reduced feed intake and heat stress in domestic animals are discussed.