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Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse, 3rd Edition

ISBN: 978-1-405-12095-1

March 2005

Wiley-Blackwell

320 pages

Description
Following on from the successful format of the previous editions, Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse 3e is a practical and user-friendly guide to equine reproduction. From explaining the anatomy of the mare’s reproductive tract to detailing problems encountered during pregnancy, it covers all the major areas of concern as well as including the latest developments in diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques.




  • Fully updated to take into account new developments and research;



  • An ideal rapid reference for veterinary practitioners and veterinary students, as well as a crucial source of information and advice for those in the breeding business;



  • New material includes expanded sections on the stallion endometritis and embryo transfer technologies, alternative methods of fertilization and insemination techniques.
About the Author
Gary England is an academic clinician who has been active in equine stud practice for more than ten years. He was awarded a PhD in 1990, and received the Diploma of Veterinary Reproduction and became a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists in 1995. In 1997 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine of the University of London, and in 1999 he became a Professor of Veterinary Reproduction. Gary is currently the Foundation Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham.
Features

  • This long overdue third edition has been fully updated to cover the latest developments in diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques



  • New sections include IVF and sperm sexing



  • The ideal reference guide for veterinary practitioners and veterinary students, and also provides crucial information for those in the breeding business