The book is intended to serve as an introductory guide for students pursuing studies in microbiology, immunology, and animal reproduction. It provides an overview of immunology to facilitate immediate access to basic information and promote further understanding of the subject matter covered in the book. The chapters included in the book are designed to provide a foundation for understanding reproductive immunology in animals. The book is not intended to compete with existing titles on the subject of reproduction, but rather to complement them. To enhance comprehension, the book features numerous illustrations in the form of figures and tables. Its concise format and clear, straightforward presentation of topics make it a useful resource for all readers.

Y.Hari Babu: M.V.Sc.,Ph.D.,F.N.A.V.S.,M.B.A.(PE),P.G.D.E.E.,P.G.D.B.I, Director of Instruction (PGS), Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585 401, Karnataka, India

1. Introduction 2. Overview of Immune Response 3. Immunology of Male and Female Reproductive System 4. Foetus as Allograft-Paradox of Pregnancy 5. Immunological Causes of Infertility and Foetal Wastages 6. Immunity in Foetus and Newborn 7. Principles of Immunodiagnosis of Pregnancy 8. Anti-Fertility Vaccines – Control of fertility Through Immunological Means 9. Immunonutrition and Immunology of Reproduction 10. Transgenic Animals 11. Application of Embryo Transfer Biotechnology for Research in Immunology