Manual of Equine Reproduction

Manual of Equine Reproduction

<p>Now in full color, <b>Manual of Equine Reproduction, 3rd Edition</b> 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.</p><ul><li><b>A clinical emphasis</b> includes a step-by-step format of possible scenarios from conception to breeding management.</li> <p><li><b>Practical information</b> includes topics such as breeding with transported cooled or frozen semen, and caring for the broodmare and newborn foal.</li> <p><li><b>The organization of material</b> corresponds to the course of study in veterinary school, so you can find topics easily. </li> <p><li><b>Chapter objectives and study questions</b> at the beginning of each chapter guide you through the material and provide clear learning goals.</li> <p><li><b><i>Evaluation of Breeding Records</i> chapter</b> covers the importance of breeding records, and how to use them to evaluate stallion performance and optimize fertility.</li> <p><li><b>References</b> are listed at the end of each chapter for further research and study.</li> </ul><ul><li><b>Full-color photographs and illustrations</b> clearly depict procedures, and all drawings have been redrawn and improved. </li> <p><li><b>NEW <i>Assisted Reproductive Technology</i> chapter</b> goes beyond embryo transfer.</li> <p><li><b>Updated content</b> includes the latest advances in therapies and treatments.</li> <p><li><b>New content</b> is added to two chapters, <i>Reproductive Physiology of the Nonpregnant Mare and Manipulation of Estrus in the Mare</i>.</li> <p><li><b>Thorough coverage</b> 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.</li> </ul>