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Manual of Animal Andrology


A succinct reference for those assessing and managing the reproductive functionality of male animals, this practical manual contains both generic and species-specific information suitable for widespread worldwide application. Chapters 1 to 5 covers all relevant aspects such as handling and restraint, physical examination, reproductive examination, important reproductive diseases, biosecurity, semen collection and its assessment, mating behaviour, and the fundamentals of semen handling and preservation for artificial breeding. A simple, concise 'go-to' for the useful techniques and procedures of animal andrology, this book also covers a wide range of species, including cattle (chapter 6), pigs (chapter 7), sheep and goats (chapter 8), camelids (chapter 9), horses (chpater 10), and dogs (chpater 11); provides normal values and ranges for important male reproductive traits, as well as guidelines for breeding soundness evaluations; includes extra supplementary illustrations, protocols and resources through accompanying website to enable further learning. With information presented in a manner that will remain useful for years to come, Manual of Animal Andrology is an essential resource for veterinarians, theriogenologists, animal breeders, and students of veterinary and animal sciences.

A succinct reference for those assessing and managing the reproductive functionality of male animals, this practical manual contains both generic, and species-specific information suitable for widespread, worldwide application. With information presented in a manner that will remain useful for years to come, Manual of Animal Andrology is an essential resource for veterinarians, theriogenologists, animal breeders, and students of veterinary and animal sciences. We highly recommend the book as required reading for every AI practitioner.

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Chapters

Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Peter Chenoweth
Pages:
1-9
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Roslyn Bathgate
Pages:
10-18
Chapter 3 February 2022
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Peter Chenoweth
Pages:
45-55
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Jane M. Morrell
Pages:
56-70
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Peter Chenoweth
Pages:
71-94
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Kara R. Stewart,
  • Robert V. Knox
Pages:
95-107
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Clifford F. Shipley
Pages:
108-119
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Ahmed Tibary
Pages:
120-134
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Paul R. Loomis
Pages:
135-159
Chapter 3 February 2022
Authors:
  • Cheryl Lopate
Pages:
160-186

Supplemental material

Download ch 3 video 8 sample showing several fields.mp4

Download ch 3 video 4 egg yolk sample.mp4

Download ch 3 video 7 sample with drift.mp4

Download ch 3 video 5 milk sample.mp4

Download ch 3 video 2 hemocytometer under overfill.mp4

Download ch 10 video 5 bacterial contamination.mp4

Download ch 11 video 10.mp4

Download ch 7 video 1 boar semen collection.mp4

Download ch 3 video 6 high conc sample.mp4

Download ch 3 video 1 hemocytometer fill.mp4