title: Reproductive techniques in sheep.
abstract: This article reviews current methods of evaluating reproductive performance in the sheep industry. The reproductive technologies of breeding soundness examination, reproductive ultrasonography, estrus manipulation, artificial insemination, and embryo transfer are also extensively discussed. The veterinarian's current and future role in the application of these technologies is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sharkey
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Callan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mortimer
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kimberling
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding; D004624:Embryo Transfer / Q000662:veterinary; D004973:Estrus Synchronization; D005260:Female; D007315:Insemination, Artificial / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012099:Reproductive Techniques / Q000662:veterinary*; D012661:Semen; D012756:Sheep / Q000502:physiology*; D013081:Sperm Motility; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000662:veterinary