Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management

by M. C. G. Davies Morel

• ISBN13: 9780851996431
• ISBN10: 0851996434
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-20
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Summary

second edition of a popular textbookaims to maximise animal welfare and productivitya comprehensive account of how horses can be successfully bred Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management, 2nd Edition, is split into two sections. The first section concentrates on reproductive physiology and is aimed at providing a scientific understanding of reproduction in the mare and stallion. The second section is more applied and demonstrates how this knowledge can be used to optimize breeding and stud management. This title is a proven success as a textbook for degree and diploma courses in equine studies. It has also proved to be a useful supplementary text for veterinary students, as well as valuable for veterinary practitioners and stud managers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	vii
The Reproductive Anatomy of the Mare	1	(15)
The Reproductive Anatomy of the Stallion	16	(12)
Endocrine Control of Reproduction in the Mare	28	(12)
Endocrine Control of Reproduction in the Stallion	40	(7)
The Anatomy and Physiology of Pregnancy in the Mare	47	(21)
Endocrine Control of Pregnancy in the Mare	68	(6)
The Physical Process of Parturition	74	(9)
The Endocrine Control of Parturition	83	(5)
The Anatomy and Physiology of Lactation	88	(14)
Control of Lactation in the Mare	102	(3)
Selection of the Mare and Stallion for Breeding	105	(26)
Preparation of the Mare and Stallion for Covering	131	(16)
Mating Management	147	(22)
Management of the Pregnant Mare	169	(16)
Management of the Mare at Parturition	185	(20)
Management of the Lactating Mare and Young Foal	205	(30)
Weaning and Management of Youngstock	235	(14)
Stallion Management	249	(14)
Infertility	263	(32)
Artificial Insemination	295	(15)
Embryo Transfer in the Mare	310	(8)
Bibliography	318	(41)
Index	359