Main description:

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology and applies it to all aspects of breeding and stud management. This includes detailed coverage of 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 has been updated throughout and provides: - Up-to-date consideration of reproductive anatomy and physiology underpinned by new scientific research, and its application to practical stud management; - New references and material throughout to reflect recent advances in knowledge, including areas such as in vitro embryo production, cloning, transgenics and DNA technology; - Added pedagogic features, such as video links, glossary, study questions, and a new layout. This textbook, which has been updated throughout with additional material and references, continues to provide an authoritative treatise on equine reproduction for students, practising veterinary surgeons and stud managers.

Contents:

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