Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (Cabi)

The third edition of this highly successful textbook is updated throughout and printed in 2 colors in a new larger format. Coverage includes the reproductive anatomy, endocrine control and selection for breeding of both the mare and the stallion, and also pregnancy, parturition and lactation in the mare. This comprehensive text goes onto study how this knowledge can be applied to the successful breeding of horses, maximizing both productivity and animal welfare. It has also been expanded to include more recent experimental work and updated references, including a brand new chapter on the significant developments in embryo technology. This widely popular, extensively illustrated textbook is an essential addition to the collections of equine science students, practicing veterinarians and stud managers.

Dr Mina Davies Morel graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Agriculture (Animal Science) from Nottingham University in 1982 and went on to be appointed as a Research assistant at Aberystwyth University and to study for her PhD into Embryo mortality in ewes. After earning her PhD she was awarded a Post Doctoral Fellowship by the Animal Health Trust (Wooldridge Farm Livestock Fellowship) and, with the aid of a grant from the Meat and Livestock Commission, continued her research at Aberystwyth University. She was then appointed lecturer in 1989 with the specific role of developing the Equine courses and department. I currently manage the MSc Equine Science and have a research interest in early equine pregnancy.