Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management - Softcover

Davies Morel, Mina C. G.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780644418 ISBN 13: 9781780644417

Publisher: CABI, 2015

Synopsis

Fully updated and revised, the fourth edition of this popular textbook provides a complete and comprehensive account of how to successfully breed horses. Beginning with a grounding in reproductive anatomy, it reviews endocrine control and selection for breeding mares and stallions, pregnancy, parturition and lactation.

- Important new techniques such as cloning, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are covered in detail and bring the reader up to date.
- Over 300 photographs and two-color illustrations help to explain the text.
- A bestselling textbook from an expert, well-known author.

This textbook provides complete coverage of equine reproductive physiology, and will continue to be required reading for many equine science and related veterinary courses.

About this title

Book Description

The fourth edition of this popular textbook provides a comprehensive account of how to successfully breed horses. Updated throughout, the new edition will cover techniques such as cloning, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI), in vitro fertilization (IVF), and related reproductive technologies that are being developed. The book also looks at reproductive anatomy, endocrine control, and selection for breeding mares and stallions and pregnancy, parturition, and lactation in the mare.

About the Author

Mina C. G. Davies Morel is Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director of Postgraduate Studies. Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences at Aberystwyth University, UK

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1780644418
• ISBN 13: 9781780644417
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 434