Manual of equine reproduction / Steven P. Brinsko ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Brinsko, Steven P.

Blanchard, Terry L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Reproduction.

Horses.

Horses--Breeding.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (337 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Other Title:

Equine reproduction

Place of Publication:

St. Louis, Mo. : Mosby/Elsevier, c2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

Reproductive anatomy of the mare

Reproductive physiology of the nonpregnant mare

Manipulation of estrus in the mare

Breeding soundness examination of the mare

Transrectal ultrasonography in broodmare practice

Endometritis

Pregnancy : physiology and diagnosis

Pregnancy loss

Management of the pregnant mare

Dystocia and postparturient disease

Routine management of the neonatal foal

Semen collection and artificial insemination with fresh semen

Examination of the stallion for breeding soundness

Semen preservation

Surgery of the mare reproductive tract

Surgery of the stallion reproductive tract

Embryo transfer

Evaluation of breeding records

Assisted reproductive technology.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-78034-383-3

0-323-06513-9

OCLC:

861538987