Reproduction In The Dog A Tropical Approach

About the Book

Dog breeding has gained tremendous awareness over the last decade. In some countries it is a source of employment for many and a means of poverty alleviation. The canine industry is growing tremendously and dogs are transported across borders all year round. As a result of this fast growing industry, the treatment given to dogs keeps improving as man’s awareness increases. However, majority of the literature available to dog breeders and enthusiasts are of temperate origin and as a result, information available to the tropical breeder is limited. Raising dogs in the tropics is different from the temperate regions. The outcome of inadequate information affects the management of our canine friends. This affects the reproductive potential of dogs raised in the tropics. The environment which we give our dogs reflects on the dog’s ability to exhibit its full genetic makeup. Hence, dogs might appear sterile, obese, underweight, or malnourished depending on its environment. This book, Reproduction in the Dog: A Tropical Approach, addresses the problems associated with dog breeding in the tropics and gives authentic information to the breeder, veterinarian, animal scientist or dog enthusiast. It covers all the reader needs to know about breeding, reproduction, artificial insemination, semen collection, handling and storage, cloning, feed composition, housing, care of dogs and lots more.

About the Author

Jovi Otite was born in 1973, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. His parents, Professor and Dr. Mrs. Onigu Otite were both teachers and hence he grew up on the university campus. He attended the University of Ibadan Senior Staff School from 1977-1983 and the International School University of Ibadan from 1984-1989. As a young boy, growing up in the university, he was surrounded by staff of the University Departments of Animal Science, Zoology and Veterinary Medicine. He gradually developed a keen interest in animals. By 11 years of age, Jovi had started training dogs and hatching eggs using his home made incubator. In 1991, Jovi was admitted into the University of Ibadan where he completed his Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science. By this time, he had owned numerous animals which included 28 dogs, 7 cats, 72 pigeons, snails, snakes, fish, parrots, falcons, owls, turtles, pigs and civet cats to mention a few. By the year 2000, Jovi obtained his Master’s degree in Animal Science specializing in Reproductive Physiology. His dissertation, Semen Extension and Preservation in Alsatian Dogs made him the first Nigerian Animal Scientist to specialize in companion animals. Jovi holds a PhD Animal Science and has been a consultant to majority of dog breeders in the tropics. He has delivered numerous lectures and speeches in various universities and colleges.