The great importance of mosquitoes lies in their role as transmitters of pathogens and parasites, and in their use as experimental animals well suited to laboratory investigations into aspects of biochemistry, physiology and behaviour. The largest part of this latest volume of The Biology of Mosquitoes concerns interactions between mosquitoes and viruses and the transmission of arboviruses to their vertebrate hosts, while the remainder concerns symbiotic interactions between mosquitoes and bacteria. The introduction provides a timely review of the first major development in mosquito taxonomy for several decades. Further chapters describe the interactions between mosquitoes and the viruses that infect them, the transmission and epidemiology of seven very important arboviruses, and the biology of bacteria that are important control agents or of great biological interest. Like the earlier volumes, Volume 3 combines recent information with earlier important findings from field and laboratory to provide the broadest coverage available on the subject.

This volume is a collection of findings on the role of body fat in reproductive performance. Specific areas covered are: neuropeptides and other factors regulating hypothalmic function, food intake, growth factors, evolution of research methods, maternal and foetal nutrition, and diseases.

In the years since the third edition of this indispensable reference was published, a great deal has been learned about the nutritional requirements of common laboratory species: rat, mouse, guinea pig, hamster, gerbil, and vole. The Fourth Revised Edition presents the current expert understanding of the lipid, carbohydrate, protein, mineral, vitamin, and other nutritional needs of these animals. The extensive use of tables provides easy access to a wealth of comprehensive data and resource information. The volume also provides an expanded background discussion of general dietary considerations. In addition to a more user-friendly organization, new features in this edition include: A significantly expanded section on dietary requirements for rats, reporting substantial new findings. A new section on nutrients that are not required but that may produce beneficial results. New information on growth and reproductive performance among the most commonly used strains of rats and mice and on several hamster species. An expanded discussion of diet formulation and preparationâ€"including sample diets of both purified and natural ingredients. New information on mineral deficiency and toxicity, including warning signs. This authoritative resource will be important to researchers, laboratory technicians, and manufacturers of laboratory animal feed.

Bovine Reproduction is a comprehensive, current reference providing information on all aspects of reproduction in the bull and cow. Offering fundamental knowledge on evaluating and restoring fertility in the bovine patient, the book also places information in the context of herd health where appropriate for a truly global view of bovine theriogenology. Printed in full color throughout, the book includes 83 chapters and more than 550 images, making it the most exhaustive reference available on this topic. Each section covers anatomy and physiology, breeding management, and reproductive surgery, as well as obstetrics and pregnancy wastage in the cow. Bovine Reproduction is a welcome resource for bovine practitioners, theriogenologists, and animal scientists, as well as veterinary students and residents with an interest in the cow.

Reproductive Technologies in Animals provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on the various aspects and applications of reproductive technologies in production animals as well as companion, wild, exotic, and laboratory animals and birds. The text synthesizes historical information and recent discoveries, while dealing with economical and geographical issues related to the implementation of the same technologies. It also presents the effects of reproductive technology implementation on animal welfare and the possible threat of pathogen transmission.Reproductive Technologies in Animals is an important resource for academics, researchers, professionals in public and private animal business, and students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as it gives a full and detailed first-hand analysis of all species subjected to the use of reproductive technologies. - Provides research from a team of scientists and researchers whose expertise spans all aspects of animal reproductive technologies - Addresses the use of reproductive technologies in a wide range of animal species - Offers a complete description and historical background for each species described - Discusses successes and failure as well as future challenges in reproductive technologies

Ein umfassendes Nachschlagewerk mit praktischen, maßgeblichen Informationen zu allen Aspekten der Rindertheriogenologie Die neu überarbeitete zweite Ausgabe von Bovine Reproduction bietet einen ausführlichen Überblick über alle wichtigen Themen rund um die Rinderreproduktion. Das Werk wurde von führenden Experten auf dem Gebiet verfasst und ist ein unverzichtbares Referenzwerk für alle Tierärzte, die sich mit der Fruchtbarkeit von Rindern beschäftigen. Bovine Reproduction ist in mehrere Abschnitte unterteilt: über den Bullen, die Kuh, das neugeborene Kalb und Techniken der assistierten Reproduktion. Die neue Ausgabe enthält Kapitel über neue Genmanipulationstechniken, den Umgang mit problematischen Spendern, Lähmung und viele weitere Themen. Veraltete und überflüssige Angaben aus der ersten Ausgabe wurden entfernt und durch Informationen über neue Krankheiten, Technologien, Verfahren, Techniken und Behandlungsmöglichkeiten von Fertilitätsproblemen ersetzt. Auf der neuen begleitenden Website stehen Bilder und Tabellen aus dem Buch im PowerPoint-Format zur Verfügung. Neben den über 675 vollfarbigen Abbildungen bietet das Werk insbesondere: * Eine ausführliche Diskussion der Anatomie und Physiologie des Bullen, auch in Bezug auf die endokrine und exokrine Funktion der Rinderhoden und die Thermoregulation der Hoden * Eine Betrachtung des Zucht- und Gesundheitsmanagements bei Bullen mit einer Bewertung der Zuchttauglichkeit und einem Abschnitt über Ultraschalluntersuchungen des Fortpflanzungstrakts * Eine Analyse der Anatomie, Physiologie sowie des Zucht- und Gesundheitsmanagements bei Kühen, auch in Bezug auf fötale Programmierung, das Mikrobiom des Fortpflanzungstrakts und mit einem Abschnitt über Geburtshilfe und Reproduktionschirurgie * Einen Überblick über die Intensivpflege des neugeborenen Kalbes und die wirksame Untersuchung und Gabe von Kolostrum * Eine Einführung in assistierte moderne Reproduktionstechnologien Das praktische umfassende Nachschlagewerk ist ein unverzichtbarer Ratgeber für Rinderzüchter, Theriogenologen, Tierzuchtwissenschaftler, Studierende der Veterinärmedizin und angehende Ärzte mit einer Spezialisierung auf Rinder.

As a continuation of the earlier volumes in this series, the proceedings of the Eighth International Conference provide authoritative and up-to-date information on pig reproduction research. This volume, which contains manuscripts accompanying the state-of-the art lectures, the parallel sessions, and the expanded abstracts, provides an authoritative and up-to-date source of information on research in pig reproduction. This text is an invaluable resource for students, teachers, veterinarians, animal scientists, consultants, and technologists with an interest in all aspects of pig reproduction.

Rickey Cothran and Martin Thiel explore the reproductive biology of crustaceans from allocation strategies at the individual level to the ecology of mating systems.