Overview

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.

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Author:   Mina C G Davies Morel (Reader Emerita Animal Reproduction, Formerly Aberystwyth University, UK)
Publisher:   CABI Publishing
Imprint:   CABI Publishing
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.639kg
ISBN:  

9781789242232

ISBN 10:   1789242231
Pages:   536
Publication Date:   10 November 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of 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

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

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

Author Information

Dr Mina Davies Morel, PhD, Reg. Anim. Sci., SFHEA - Mina is an Emeritus Reader at Aberystwyth University. After studying for her degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University she went on to do her PhD at Aberystwyth University. After her Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship she took up a position on the staff of the Welsh Agricultural College and then Aberystwyth University where she set up and managed the Equine Department. Throughout her career Mina developed and managed, as well as taught, on the University's suite of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. Mina had particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years was Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to being Director of Postgraduate taught programmes and supervising research students. Mina was awarded the University teaching excellence award and the Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship award. She has taught on, and held external examiner/adviser positions in, numerous Universities in UK and abroad. Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press in addition to being the author of 4 text books. Mina retired in 2020 and was awarded an Emeritus position at Aberystwyth University where, along with Edinburgh University, she continues to teach, as well as continuing her lifelong interest in horses as a hobby.

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