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Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VI

Reproduction in Domestic Ruminants VI

Yak and Camelid Reproduction

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The challenges and progress in the management of reproduction in yaks

Yu SJ

This paper deals with the progress in the management of reproduction in domestic yaks, including female reproductive biology, male reproductive biology and the main reproductive technologies in both female and male yaks. Further studies and actions with some immediate measures are also recommended.© 2007 Society for Reproduction and Fertility...

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Current knowledge and future challenges in camelid reproduction

Tibary A , Anouassi A , Sghiri A , Khatirs H

Reproductive biology research on camelids offers some interesting peculiarities and challenges to scientists and animal production specialists. The objective of this paper is to review camelid reproduction, advances in reproductive physiology and reproductive biotechnologies in camelids and discuss some areas for further research. In the female, the focus has been on understanding follicular dynamics. This has allowed development of synchronization and superovulation strategie...