Title: Control of pig reproduction III :
Authors: International Conference on Pig Reproduction; Foxcroft, G. R.; Cole, D. J. A.; Weir, Barbara J.
Date: 1990
Publisher: Journal of Reproduction and Fertility,
Physical description: iv, 396 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language: English
LC classification: S
Contents: Hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis -- Hypothalamic control of gonadotrophin and prolactin secretion in pigs / R.R. Kraeling, C.R. Barb -- Regulation and action of gonadotrophins in pigs / K.L. Esbenshade, A.J. Ziecik, J.H. Britt -- Role of prolactin in the regulation of ovarian function in pigs / L. Dusza, J.E. Tilton -- Endocrinology of the lactating and weaned sow / M.A. Varley, G.R. Foxcroft -- Nutrition-metabolism-reproduction interactions -- Nutritional strategies to optimize reproduction in pigs / D.J.A. Cole -- Mathematical models of sow reproduction / W.H. Close, J.E. Pettigrew -- Metabolic influences on hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian function in the pig / P.J. Booth -- Semen quality and function -- Factors influencing semen quality in pigs / B. Colembrander, B. Kemp -- Physiological role of seminal components in the reproductive tract of the female pig / R. Claus -- Ovarian function -- Synthesis and actions of steroids and prostaglandins during follicular maturation in the pig / L. Ainsworth [and others] -- Local regulatory factors controlling folliculogenesis in pigs / S.A. Tonetta, G.S. diZerega. (cont) Evidence for and implications of follicular heterogeneity in pigs / M.G. Hunter, T. Wiesak -- Uterine and ovarian countercurrent pathways in the control of ovarian function in the pig / T. Krzymowski, J. Kotwica, S. Stefanczyk-Krzymowska -- Gamete physiology -- Maturation of pig oocytes in vivo and in vitro / R.M. Moor [and others] -- Fertilization of pig eggs in vivo and in vitro / R.H.F. Hunter -- Cloning of embryos / R.S. Prather, N.L. First -- Expression and performance in transgenic pigs / V.G. Pursel [and others] -- Causes and consequences of early embryonic diversity in pigs / W.F. Pope [and others] -- Embryonic and uterine development during early pregnancy / H.W.J. Stroband, T. Van der Lende -- Regulation of uterine and conceptus secretory activity in the pig / R.C.M. Simmen, F.A. Simmen -- Embryonic steroids and the establishment of pregnancy in pigs / R.D. Geisert [and others] -- Behavioural aspects -- Differentiation of sexual behaviour in pigs / J.J. Ford -- Mechanisms mediating the stimulatory effects of the boar on gilt reproduction / P.E. Hughes, G.P. Pearce, A.M. Patterson. (cont) Behavioural responses affecting gilt and sow reproduction / P.H. Hemsworth, J.L. Barnett -- Behavioural perspectives on piglet survival / D. Fraser.
Subject headings (LCSH): Swine--Breeding--Congresses.; Swine--Reproduction--Congresses.