Tables and Figures -- Preface -- 1 Developments in Embryo In Vitro Production (IVP) Technology -- 2 The Bovine Oestrous Cycle and Associated Events -- 3 Recovering the Bovine Oocyte -- 4 Maturing the Oocyte -- 5 Capacitating Bovine Sperm -- 6 In Vitro Fertilization -- 7 Culturing and Evaluating the Early Bovine Embryo -- 8 Preservation of Embryos and Oocytes -- 9 Establishing Pregnancies with IVP Embryos -- 10 Embryos and Oocytes in Research and Commerce -- Appendix A: Embryo Production Protocols -- Appendix B: Preparation of Culture Media -- Appendix C: Cryopreservation Procedures -- Appendix D: Journals, Books and On-line Sources of Information Relevant to the in Vitro Production and Transfer of Cattle Embryos -- References -- Index.