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Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management Edition 5

Paperback
December 2020
9781789242249
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  • Publisher
    CABI
  • Published
    23rd December 2020
  • ISBN 9781789242249
  • Language English
  • Pages 536 pp.
  • Size 7" x 9"
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$67.15
Hardback
December 2020
9781789242232
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  • Publisher
    CABI
  • Published
    23rd December 2020
  • ISBN 9781789242232
  • Language English
  • Pages 536 pp.
  • Size 7" x 9"
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$173.50

This fifth edition of Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology for equine, animal and veterinary science students. Including all aspects of breeding and stud management, it contains detailed coverage on the management of mares, stallions and foals, as well as stud management practicalities such as infertility, artificial insemination and advanced reproductive techniques. This new edition provides:

- Practical, stud management applications underpinned by scientific research;
- New material on techniques and advances such as in vitro embryo production, cloning, transgenics and DNA technology;
- Increased pedagogic features such as video links, glossary, review questions, and a new internal design.

Updated throughout with new references, this textbook continues to provide an authoritative treatise of equine reproduction for students, practicing veterinary surgeons and stud managers.

"This is a well-organized and informative textbook that will provide readers with foundational-level knowledge of equine reproduction at an excellent price."

JAVMA

Section A: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare
Chapter 1: Mare Reproductive Anatomy
Chapter 2: Control of Reproduction in the Mare
Chapter 3: Pregnancy
Chapter 4: Parturition
Chapter 5: Lactation

    Section B: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion
    Chapter 6: Stallion Reproductive Anatomy
    Chapter 7: Control of Reproduction in the Stallion
      Section C: Management of the Broodmare
      Chapter 8: Selection of the Mare for Breeding
      Chapter 9: Preparation of the Mare for Breeding
      Chapter 10: Management of the Mare at Mating
      Chapter 11: Management of the Pregnant Mare
      Chapter 12: Management of the Mare at Parturition
      Chapter 13: Management of the Mare during Lactation and at Weaning
      Chapter 14: Infertility in the Mare
        Section D: Management of the Stallion
        Chapter 15: Selection of the Stallion for breeding
        Chapter 16: Preparation of the Stallion for Breeding and Mating Management
        Chapter 17: General Stallion Management
        Chapter 18: Infertility in the Stallion
          Section E: Management of the Foal
          Chapter 19: Management of the Young Foal
          Chapter 20: Management of Weaning and Youngstock

          Section F: Assisted Reproductive technologies
          Chapter 21: Artificial Insemination
          Chapter 22: Embryo Transfer
          Chapter 23: Advanced reproductive Techniques