Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (Cabi) - Softcover

Morel, M. C. G. Davies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845934504 ISBN 13: 9781845934507

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2008

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

"This book is a proven success as a textbook for degree and diploma courses in equine studies. It also has proved to be a useful supplementary text for veterinary students, as well as valuable for veterinary practitioners and stud managers." -- Journal of Equine Veterinary Science

"...an excellent handy reference for the practice shelf." -- D.M. Carson, The Veterinary Record

"This book is a proven sucess as a textbook for degree and diploma courses in equine studies. It also has proven to be a useful supplementary text for veterinary students as well as valuable for veterinary practitioners and stud managers."--OIE Bulletin

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845934504
• ISBN 13: 9781845934507
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 384