Manual of Equine Reproduction
  1. 336 pages
  2. English
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About this book

Now in full color, Manual of Equine Reproduction, 3rd Edition provides a comprehensive look at the reproductive management of horses, including management of stallions, pregnant mares, and neonatal foals. Expert authors use a concise, practical approach in discussing improved therapies and treatments in equine breeding. You'll enhance your skills and knowledge with this book's detailed coverage of techniques used in reproductive examination, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis, foaling, and reproductive tract surgery.- A clinical emphasis includes a step-by-step format of possible scenarios from conception to breeding management.- Practical information includes topics such as breeding with transported cooled or frozen semen, and caring for the broodmare and newborn foal.- The organization of material corresponds to the course of study in veterinary school, so you can find topics easily.- Chapter objectives and study questions at the beginning of each chapter guide you through the material and provide clear learning goals.- Evaluation of Breeding Records chapter covers the importance of breeding records, and how to use them to evaluate stallion performance and optimize fertility.- References are listed at the end of each chapter for further research and study.- Full-color photographs and illustrations clearly depict procedures, and all drawings have been redrawn and improved.- NEW Assisted Reproductive Technology chapter goes beyond embryo transfer.- Updated content includes the latest advances in therapies and treatments.- New content is added to two chapters, Reproductive Physiology of the Nonpregnant Mare and Manipulation of Estrus in the Mare.- Thorough coverage of every aspect of equine reproduction provides a strong foundation for success in veterinary practice, including a discussion of the use of GnRH-analog deslorelin (Ovuplant) to hasten ovulation; aseptic technique for endometrial biopsy; use of transabdominal ultrasonography, especially in early pregnancy; determination of fetal gender by transrectal ultrasonography; aspiration testicular biopsy using a spring-loaded biopsy instrument; and procedure for surgical embryo transfer.

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Yes, you can access Manual of Equine Reproduction by Steven P. Brinsko,Terry L. Blanchard,Dickson D. Varner,James Schumacher,Charles C. Love in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Equine Veterinary Science. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Mosby
Year
2010
Print ISBN
9780323064828
eBook ISBN
9780323065139

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Preface
  6. About the Covers:
  7. CHAPTER 1. Reproductive Anatomy of the Mare
  8. CHAPTER 2. Reproductive Physiology of the Nonpregnant Mare
  9. CHAPTER 3. Manipulation of Estrus in the Mare
  10. CHAPTER 4. Breeding Soundness Examination of the Mare
  11. CHAPTER 5. Transrectal Ultrasonography in Broodmare Practice
  12. CHAPTER 6. Endometritis
  13. CHAPTER 7. Pregnancy: Physiology and Diagnosis
  14. CHAPTER 8. Pregnancy Loss
  15. CHAPTER 9. Management of the Pregnant Mare
  16. CHAPTER 10. Dystocia and Postparturient Disease
  17. CHAPTER 11. Routine Management of the Neonatal Foal
  18. CHAPTER 12. Semen Collection and Artificial Insemination with Fresh Semen
  19. CHAPTER 13. Examination of the Stallion for Breeding Soundness
  20. CHAPTER 14. Semen Preservation
  21. CHAPTER 15. Surgery of the Mare Reproductive Tract
  22. CHAPTER 16. Surgery of the Stallion Reproductive Tract
  23. CHAPTER 17. Embryo Transfer
  24. CHAPTER 18. Evaluation of Breeding Records
  25. CHAPTER 19. Assisted Reproductive Technology
  26. Index