Reproduction in the water buffalo.
In this paper, an account of various aspects related to buffalo reproduction are given. Fundamental concepts of the reproductive physiology as well as manipulation of the reproductive function will be presented. This will include an overview of the most recent developments of the oestrous cycle and the ovulation control, new strategies of reproductive management for the improvement of genetic gain and the application of newly developed reproductive technologies, such as in vitro embryo production, embryo and sperm sexing and cloning.
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ARSIAL-Centro Regionale per la Zootecnia, Rome, Italy. gpresicce@arsial.it
D000818:Animals; D002020:Buffaloes / Q000235:genetics* / Q000502:physiology*; D019976:Cloning, Organism; D004971:Estrus / Q000502:physiology; D005260:Female; D010060:Ovulation / Q000502:physiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012098:Reproduction / Q000502:physiology*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000662:veterinary*; D012641:Selection, Genetic