Product Description

The third edition of this highly successful textbook is updated throughout and includes more recent experimental work and updated references, including a new chapter on the significant developments in embryo technology. Covering the anatomy and physiology of the mare and the stallion, this comprehensive text goes on to study how this knowledge can be applied to the successful breeding of horses, maximizing both productivity and animal welfare. The book is extensively illustrated with over 240 diagrams and photographs.It features a new larger format printed in two colours throughout. It also offers a new coverage of developments in embryo technology, and updated references.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #255103 in Books
• Published on: 2008-10-13
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

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 practitioner and stud managers' Journal of Equine Veterinary Science '...an excellent handy reference for the practise shelf' D M Carson, The Veterinary Record" --D M Carson, The Veterinary Record"

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive publication for professionals and amateurs.
This book, although technical, contains thorough and concise explanations of all important aspects of both producing healthy foals and their post-natal care. Veterinary content is elementary, but the focus on the reproductive cycles of both the mare and stallion in detail throughout the book make the reproductive workings of the equine easier to understand in day to day situations as well as emergency situations. Solutions to common problems are identified and this book is an invaluable resident on any equine based higher education student's bookshelf.

Hormonal workings and artificial control:one of the most important aspects of successful breeding cycle management, especially in thoroughbreds is detailed in a clear, concise manner and no terminology is left unexplained. The oestrus cycle is made clear and as un-complicated as possible and manipulation of this is approached with caution in mind.

A well-written source of knowledge with appropriate, clear photographs and illustrations with not only the horse in mind, but the handler as well.