Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management [Paperback]

Mina C. G. Davies-Morel (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0851993729 | ISBN-13: 978-0851993720 | Publication Date: December 15, 1999

This volume is a comprehensive and detailed text that presents current methods for maximizing productivity and animal welfare. It begins with a series of chapters on the reproductive physiology of the mare and stallion. It then provides numerous examples on how this knowledge can be applied to breeding and stud management, including selection criteria, management of pregnancy and birth, and embryo transfer. The book will be equally useful for veterinary students, veterinarians, and stud managers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book provides a comprehensive and detailed text which shows how horses can be successfully bred. The aim is to maximize productivity and animal welfare. The first section concentrates on reproductive physiology and is aimed at providing a scientific understanding of reproduction in the mare and stallion. The second section is more applied and demonstrates how this knowledge can be used to optimize breeding and stud management. Originally in 1993 by Farming Press in hardcover, the book is now reprinted by CABI publishing in paperback. It has been adopted as a textbook at numerous universities for degree and diploma courses in equine studies. It has also proved to be a useful supplementary text for veterinary students, as well as valuable for veterinary practitioners and stud managers." -- Equine Journal, Feb 2000

About the Author

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 450 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (December 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0851993729
• ISBN-13: 978-0851993720
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,674,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book For Every Serious Breeder, July 4, 1999

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Sonja K. Lowenfish [e-mail] (Davis, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (Paperback)

The book has good visual aids and is well written. The only drawback is the British English Terminology. The book is a must have for any breeder and is worth while for the pro and indispensible for the novice.

5.0 out of 5 stars New Edition news, October 27, 2003

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Mina Davies Morel (United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (Paperback)

Just a note from the author to let you know that a new edition has been produced, published in January 2003 and is now available. The new edition is based on the format of the first edition but has been changed considerably in places to reflect new research and knowledge.

Many people have told me that the old edition is an excellent teaching book for degree students and reference book for practionners and Veterinary surgeons - I am very grateful for their encouraging comments. I hope that this new edition will proove to be just as valuable.

Please note I have also written a more specialist book entitled Equine AI and published by the same publishers CABI.