Oestrus Detection in Cattle

Synopsis: Discusses the need for improved heat detection. Emphasises the benefits to be gained thereby and gives a guide to the recognition of oestrus in the cow. Outlines currently available aids to supplement normal oestrus detection regimes are outlined and some current experimental work, which may lead to the development of new aids in the future is described. Includes discussion between Dr Ball and David Nokes, Roger Blowery, Dick Esslemont, Andy Peters and Brian Wicks.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Multimedia; Tape-slide. 2 audiocassettes. 30, 35 min.; 19 slides. col.
Year of production: 1982
Availability: Hire
Sale; 1997 sale: £25.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: See also THE BOVINE OESTROUS CYCLE.
Documentation: Accompanying booklet.
Uses: Veterinary surgeons wishing to bring themselves up-to-date. The material may be too basic for the full-time bovine practitioner.
Subjects: Veterinary science
Keywords: cows; dairy cattle; oestrous cycle; veterinary procedures