Veterinary endocrinology and reproduction /

McDonald, L. E. 1923-

Veterinary endocrinology and reproduction / L.E. McDonald. - 3d edition - Philadelphia : Lea & Febiger, c1980. - xiv, 560 p. : ill. ; 31 cm.

CONTENTS

Introduction
the pituitary gland
the thyroid gland
the calcium regulating hormones: parathyroid hormone, calcitonin and cholecalciferol
pancreas hormones: insulin and glucagon
the adrenal medulla
the adrenal cortex
the biology of sex
male reproduction
female reproduction system
artificial insemination
patterns of reproduction
reproductive patterns of cattle
reproductive patterns of horses
reproductive patterns of sheep
reproductive patterns of swine
reproductive patterns of dogs
reproductive patterns of domestic cats
pregnancy and parturition
embryo transfer in domestic animals
lactation
physiology of the newborn animal

Includes bibliographies and index.

0812107128


Veterinary endocrinology.
Domestic animals--Reproduction.

636.089/64 / MCD