The Oestrous Cycle of the Cow

This book serves as a visual atlas focused on the reproductive physiology of the cow. It utilizes an extensive collection of high-quality photographs to provide a practical approach to identifying and interpreting the various phases of the bovine oestrous cycle, assisting clinicians in reproductive diagnosis.

1. The reproductive tract of the cow: Morphology, structure and function; Position; Reproductive organs of the cow; Anatomy of the ovary; Anatomy of the oviduct; Anatomy of the uterus (Horns and body); Anatomy of the uterus (Cervix); Function of the ovary; Hypothalamic-pituitary axis; Relationship between production and reproduction; Examination of the reproductive tract by rectal palpation; Artificial insemination -- 2. Oogenesis, follicular development and dynamics: Oogenesis; Follicular development; Follicular dynamics; Synchronisation protocols -- 3. Recognising structures: Guide to identify ovarian structures; General evaluation of the cycle; Recognising ovarian structures -- 4. The puerperium -- 5. Pregnancy diagnosis by palpation -- 6. Pathologies: Ovarian cyst; Follicular cyst; Luteal cyst; Persistent follicle; Post-partum anoestrus; Metritis; Mummified foetuses; Embryonic reabsorption; Other processes