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Practical, image-driven reference to male and female reproduction, neonatology, and assisted reproductive technologies in sheep and goats Small Ruminant Theriogenology is a practical and concise but complete reference to managing reproductive health in sheep and goats. Logically organized into sections on male reproduction, neonatology, and assisted reproductive technologies, the book summarizes current knowledge on all aspects of theriogenology in small ruminants. A separate section covers reproductive patterns in cervids and some wild ruminants. The book presents detailed practical guidance for managing reproductive medicine, surgery, and breeding in these species. Hundreds of full-color images depict the concepts discussed. Small Ruminant Theriogenology discusses topics including: Male anatomy, reproductive physiology, breeding soundness examination, and congenital and acquired disorders in the male Female anatomy, seasonality, ovarian cyclicity, fertilization and establishment of pregnancy Reproductive disorders in the female, including congenital and acquired infertility, abortive diseases, dystocia, and postpartum disorders Neonatal care and neonatal problems Chapters entirely dedicated to a detailed discussion of surgeries of the reproduction system in males and females including laparoscopic techniques Reproductive management, including strategies to improve herd and flock fertility, vaccination, pregnancy diagnosis, and management of parturition Assisted reproductive technologies, including estrus synchronization protocols, semen preservation and artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and in vitro embryo production Small Ruminant Theriogenology is an important resource for any veterinarian involved with reproductive health in sheep and goats.

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Author:   Ahmed Tibary (Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA) ,  Khalid El Allali (Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II, Raban, Morocco)
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 1.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 1.00cm
Weight:   0.454kg
ISBN:  

9781394309801

ISBN 10:   1394309805
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   26 March 2026
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Preface xxi Acknowledgments xxiii Chapter 1 Anatomy of the Reproductive Organs in the Ram and the Buck 1 Chapter 2 Male Reproductive Physiology 11 Chapter 3 Ram and Buck Breeding Soundness Examination 23 Chapter 4 Ultrasonographic Examination of the Genitalia in Rams and Bucks 39 Chapter 5 Diseases and Disorders of Reproduction in the Male 49 Chapter 6 Male Urogenital Surgery 65 Chapter 7 Anatomy of the Female Genitalia and Udder in Small Ruminants 87 Chapter 8 Physiology of Reproduction in the Female 101 Chapter 9 Breeding Soundness Examination of the Female 121 Chapter 10 Infertility and Subfertility in the Female 135 Chapter 11 Pregnancy Disorders 159 Chapter 12 Abortion in Small Ruminants 175 Chapter 13 Dystocia 203 Chapter 14 Postpartum Diseases and Disorders 217 Chapter 15 Mammary Gland Pathology 229 Chapter 16 Reproductive Surgery in the Female 243 Chapter 17 Neonatology 269 Chapter 18 Reproductive Management 289 Chapter 19 Manipulation of the Estrous Cycle in Sheep and Goats 313 Chapter 20 Preservation of Male Germplasm 323 Chapter 21 Artificial Insemination 345 Chapter 22 Embryo Technologies 363 Chapter 23 Theriogenology in Cervids and Wild Ruminants 389 Conclusion 402 Bibliography 402 Index 407

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The authors Ahmed Tibary, DMV, MS, DSc, PhD, Diplomate ACT, is a Professor Emeritus of Comparative Theriogenology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, USA. Khalid El Allali, DMV, DESS, PhD, HDR, is a Professor at the Agronomic and Veterinary Institute Hassan II in Rabat, Morocco.

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