Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants: v. 7
Published on 1. January 2011
Book
Hardback
636 pages
978-1-907284-14-4 (ISBN)
Description
Reproductive biology of farm animals is a critical discipline because it addresses the pressing global need for a safe, plentiful, reliable, and affordable supply of meat, milk and fibre. Faced with the need to produce more food for a growing human population while at the same time conserving resources for future generations, it is clear that the demand for scientific advances and highly skilled researchers in reproductive biology will remain a priority worldwide. This book includes the manuscripts of the talks presented at the International Ruminant Reproduction Symposium in Anchorage, Alaska. These papers review current and relevant topics in ruminant reproduction and will be helpful to scientists and students interested in both fundamental and applied aspects of ruminant reproduction. Emphasis has been given to recent advances in our knowledge of the ruminant genome and the application of this information.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
5M Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations (some col.)
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 40 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-907284-14-4 (9781907284144)
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Michael F. Smith is a professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri. In 1980 he joined the Division of Animal Sciences, where he has responsibilities in research and teaching. He also served as Interim Director of the Division of Animal Sciences from 2001 to 2006. He was a visiting scientist at the Babraham Institute (Cambridge, England; 1987-1987) and the Roslin Institute (Edinburgh, Scotland, 1996-1997). Dr. Smith teaches two undergraduate courses (Physiology of Reproduction and Reproductive Management) and he team teaches a graduate course in reproductive biology. He received his MS (1976) and PhD (1980) degrees in Reproductive Physiology from Texas A&M University under the direction of James N. Wiltbank. Matthew C. Lucy, PhD, is the Leader of the Animal Reproductive Biology Cluster and is a Professor of Animal Science at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is known for his work on the reproductive physiology of high-producing dairy cows. Dr. Lucy's current research program examines the physiological processes regulating fertility in dairy cows and explores practical methods that evolve from this research. He is recipient of the Midwestern Section ASAS Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2000), the ADSA Foundation Scholar Award (2000), the ADSA Pfizer Animal Health Physiology Award (2003), and the ASAS Physiology and Endocrinology Award (2010). Dr. Lucy received a B.S. from Cornell University, an M.S. from Kansas State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Joy L. Pate received her B.S. (1979) from the University of Delaware and her PhD (1983) from the University of New Hampshire. She joined the faculty of The Ohio State University in 1983, where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses, developed an intensive agricultural study abroad program to Australia, and pursued research in reproductive physiology and reproductive immunology. She served a 5 year term as Associate Chair of the Department of Animal Sciences from 1999-2004. She moved to The Pennsylvania State University in 2008, where she was appointed in the Department of Dairy and Animal Sciences as Professor of Reproductive Physiology and holds the title of C. Lee Rumberger and Family Chair in Agricultural Sciences. She also serves as the Director of the Center for Reproductive Biology and Health at Penn State. Dr. Pate has served on NIH and USDA review panels, including Panel Manager for USDA. She served as President of the Society for the Study of Reproduction in 2004-2005. Thomas E. Spencer is a professor of Animal Science and AgriLife Research Faculty Fellow at Texas A&M University. In 1997, he joined the Department of Animal Science, where he has responsibilities for research and teaching. Dr. Spencer coordinates and teaches in the graduate level courses in Reproductive Biology. He received his MS (1992) degree in Animal Science from Auburn University under the direction of Dr. Frank F. "Skip" Bartol and PhD (1995) degree in Reproductive Physiology from Texas A&M University under the direction of Dr. Fuller W. Bazer. In addition, he completed postdoctoral studies (1995-19997) in molecular and cell biology at Baylor College of Medicine in 1997 under the direction of Dr. Bert W. O'Malley. His research interests are focused on the hormonal, cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating development and function of the uterus and placenta using sheep, cattle and mice.
Content
Unique aspects of the domestic ruminant genomes * Creating new knowledge for ruminant reproduction from rapidly expanding and evolving scientific databases * Developmental programming of the ovine placenta * Dietary regulation of developmental programming in ruminants: epigenetic modifications in the germline * The noncoding genome: Implications for ruminant reproductive biology * Endogenous retroviruses: A model system for understanding physiological adaptation to an evolving ruminant genome * Putative role of cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript (CARTPT) in dominant follicle selection in cattle * Assessing gene function in the ruminant placenta * Spermatogonial stem cell biology in the bull * Activation of the embryonic genome * The role of kisspeptin and gonadotropin inhibitory hormone (GnIH) in the seasonality of reproduction in sheep * Mammalian circannual pacemakers * Mechanisms and pathobiology of ovulation * Hormonal regulation of follicular development and differentiation * The roles of the ovarian extracellular matrix in fertility * Managing the dominant follicle in high-producing dairy cows * Molecular markers of sperm quality * Regulation of sperm storage and movement in the ruminant oviduct * Interaction of sperm with the zona pellucida during fertilization * A brief historical overview of corpus luteum research in ruminants * Regulation of corpus luteum development and maintenance: specific roles of angiogenesis and action of prostaglandin F2alpha * Inter- and intra-cellular mechanisms of prostaglandin F2alpha action during corpus luteum regression in cattle * Endocrine actions of interferon-tau in ruminants * The development of reproductive management practices in New Zealand * Physiological differences and implications to reproductive management of Bos taurus and Bos indicus cattle in a tropical environment * Using basic approaches to address applied problems in dairy reproduction * Applying nutrition and physiology to improve reproduction in dairy cattle * Controlling the dominant follicle in beef cattle to improve estrous synchronization and early embryonic development * Causes and consequences of the variation in the number of ovarian follicles in cattle * Assisted reproduction in Mediterranean wild ruminants: Lessons from the Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica) * Enhancing reproductive performance in dairy water buffalo * Gestation length in farmed reindeer * Unique strategies to control reproduction in camels