Applied Veterinary Andrology and Frozen Semen Technology
Contents: Preface. I. Andrology: 1. Orgena Genitalia Masculina (Male Reproductive Organs) in domestic Animals. 2. Breeding soundness Examination (BSE) of Bulls. 3. Selection, Care, Training and Maintenance of Bulls for Breeding and Semen Production. 4. Semen Collection. 5. Collection of Samples for Diagnosis of Reproductive Disorders in Bulls. II. Semen Processing and Ccyopreservation: 6. Semen Dilution and Preservation at Different Temperatures. 7. Preparation of Tris Citric Acid and Egg Yolk Glycerol Extender and Processing of Semen for Cryopreservation. 8. Crypreservation of Semen. 9. Packing Systems for Frozen Semen. 10. Good Laboratory Practices in Semen Collection and Processing. III. Semen Evaluation: 11. Gross Evaluation of Semen. 12. Microscopic Test for Evaluation of Semen. 13. Sperm Morphology. 14. In vitro Fertility Tests. 15. Assessment of Metabolic Activity of Semen. 16. Miscellaneous Tests for Evaluation of Semen Quality. 17. Estimation of Bacterial Load in Semen Samples. IV. Artificial Insemination: 18. Estrus Detection and Preparation of Teaser Bull. 19. Thawing of Frozen Semen. 20. History and Techniques of Artificial Insemination. 21. Field Handling and Upkeep of Liquid Nitrogen containers, Semen Straws and Instruments Used in Artificial Insemination. 22. Cleaning and Sterilization of Equipments Used in Semen Processing and Artificial Insemination. 23. Maintenance of Records in Artificial Insemination System. Index.
Ample literature covering various aspects of Veterinary Andrology and frozen semen technology is available but need for a book incorporating practical aspects of the subject was always felt for the students of Andrology and semen biology and scientists working in the area. This book is aimed to fill this void in literature by providing insight into various applied aspects of veterinary andrology, frozen semen technology and artificial insemination with the help of relevant illustrations based on author’s experience and research in the subject. Theoretical aspects of the subject have been deliberately omitted as ample literature on the topic has already been published.
This book has been written to supplement the requirements of the scientists and Managers working in frozen semen production station. Semen Quality Control Laboratories, Andrological Diagnosis Laboratories and students of Andrology and Artificial Insemination. It incorporates the topics mentioned in syllabus for practical course of Andrology and Artificial Insemination of undergraduate students of Veterinary Science.
This will also be helpful to the graduate students of Animal Reproduction or Veterinary Andrology as a teaching aid.
