Equine Artificial Insemination [Hardcover]

Mina C. G. Davies-Morel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 1999 | ISBN-10: 085199315X | ISBN-13: 978-0851993157 | Edition: First

Research into equine artificial insemination has recently expanded with increasing horse numbers, the developing leisure interest in horse riding and the realisation of the economic advantages of artificial insemination. This book provides a detailed reference book on the subject and covers its historical development, relevant equine physiology, current practices and future possibilities. It is extensively referenced to allow further reading into specialised areas.

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"Davies Morel (Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, U. of Wales- Aberystwyth, UK) offers a detailed resource on the artificial insemination of horses, covering its historical development; relevant equine physiology including reproductive anatomy and control and production of spermatozoa; current practices including semen collection, evaluation, storage, and transportation and mare insemination; and future possibilities. Includes extensive resources of likely use to postgraduate level students in veterinary, equine, and animal science courses, as well as practicing veterinarians and technical stud managers. Numerous bandw photographs and diagrams give significant clarity to the procedures described in the text."--SciTech Book News


"Davies Morel (Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, U. of Wales- Aberystwyth, UK) offers a detailed resource on the artificial insemination of horses, covering its historical development; relevant equine physiology including reproductive anatomy and control and production of spermatozoa; current practices including semen collection, evaluation, storage, and transportation and mare insemination; and future possibilities. Includes extensive resources of likely use to postgraduate level students in veterinary, equine, and animal science courses, as well as practicing veterinarians and technical stud managers. Numerous b&w photographs and diagrams give significant clarity to the procedures described in the text." --SciTech Book News

About the Author

Mina C. G. Davies-Morel, Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 416 pages
• Publisher: CABI; First edition (January 5, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 085199315X
• ISBN-13: 978-0851993157
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,113,563 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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