Manual Of Equine Reproduction

by Terry L. Blanchard, Dickson D. Varner, James Schumacher

MANUAL OF EQUINE REPRODUCTION presents a comprehensive overview of reproductive management of horses, including management of stallions, pregnant mares, and neonatal foals. Discussions are concise and practical, with detailed information on techniques used in reproductive examination, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis, foaling, and reproductive tract surgery. Photographs and line drawings enhance the text. Pedagogic features include Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter and Review Questions at the end of each chapter (100 total). The manual is suitable for horse breeders and more advanced horse owners, as well as veterinarians and veterinary students.

* This comprehensive overview of techniques used in equine reproduction covers all the topics that students, veterinarians, and breeders need. * Features detailed information on techniques used in reproductive examination, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis, foaling, and reproductive tract surgery. * More than 245 photographs and line drawings enhance and reinforce understanding of anatomical structures, examination techniques, breeding and surgical procedures. * Thought-provoking learning objectives set the stage for learning chapter content. * Review questions serve as a review and exam-preparation tool for students. * Portable manual enables the book to be used in the field.

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998