For courses in Reproduction and Genetics.
This book may be used as a supplemental lab manual or as a stand-along handbook and provides basic information on reproduction and the practice of artificial insemination (AI). It also includes an overview of embryo transfer (ET) and recent developments in biotechnology applicable to cattle. Artificial insemination of dairy goats and sheep and methods for genetic improvement are covered in detail.
Jere R. Mitchell is Service Director for Certified Semen Services (CSS) and Technical Director for the National Association of Animal Breeders (NAAB). He conducts the national service program for the AI industry to review and audit semen production practices of participants and provides technical support to NAAB. He works closely with various NAAB committees and, in consultation with the Research Committee, coordinates the NAAB Research Program. Mitchell earned his B.S. in animal science from Kansas State University and his M.S. in dairy science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and undertook advanced studies at Penn State University, where he was also an instructor in the Department of Dairy and Animal Science. Mitchell served for two years in the U.S. Army. Prior to joining CSS/NAAB in 1988, Mitchell worked in technical and research areas for various organizations in the AI industry. He has authored or co-authored several research publications. Mitchell is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and a member of the American Society of Animal Science and he is an associate member of The Society for Theriogenology. He is a native of Cortland, New York. Mitchell and his wife, Becky, are the parents of two grown sons, Jefferson and Wil.
Dr. Gordon A. Doak, a native of Missouri, grew up on a diversified dairy farm. He received his M.S. in dairy husbandry and his Ph.D. in reproductive physiology from the University of Missouri in 1970 and 1974, respectively. Following two years of post-doctoral studies, he began work with NAAB and CSS in August 1976.
As NAAB Technical Director, he worked with the technical and research aspects of NAAB. Simultaneously he served as CSS Service Director, administering the programs of NAAB's subsidiary, Certified Semen Services. During his tenure at NAAB, he has worked closely with many standing committees and provided support in the technical and international areas.
Dr. Doak became President of NAAB/CSS on January 1, 1988. In this position he works closely with the Board of Directors of NAAB and CSS in formulation of objectives, goals, and policies, and he administers the association's programs and activities. He provides liaison between the Board of Directors, committees of the association, the membership, and allied industry groups.
He has served on many industry committees, including NCDHIP Policy Board, NDHIA Quality Certification Committee, U.S. Dairy Genetics Council, Foreign Agriculture Service's Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Livestock and Livestock Products, Joint Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, and U.S. Livestock Genetics Export. He is a member of the American Dairy Science Association, the American Society of Animal Science, and the American Society of Association Executives.
