Blessed Are The Brood Mares (Howell reference books) (Hardcover)

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When Blessed Are The Blood Mares was published in 1978, no other single source existed that contained such a wide range of information on the care of the breeding of mare from mating, through gestation, to foaling and nursing, and on the care of the young horse. Now there is: the second edition of this classic.

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When Blessed Are the Brood Mares was published in 1978, no other single source existed that contained such a wide range of information on the care of the breeding mare from mating, through gestation, to foaling and nursing, and on the care of the young horse. Now there is: the second edition of this classic. M. Phyllis Lose, V.M.D., internationally respected for her knowledge and expertise in equine medicine, has revised and updated her book throughout to take into account the improvements and changes that have taken place in equine pediatrics since Brood Mares was first published. Here now is the latest information on drugs, medications and immunizations and an all-new chapter on difficult births (dystocia). Dr. Lose explains the problems that can arise and how you can safely intervene and safeguard the well-being of the mare until the veterinarian arrives. She says that "problems encountered at any time can be solved in almost every case, if the owner or caretaker will learn what to avoid, how to prevent mistakes, and most important, when to summon the veterinarian." Even those with years of experience can still learn from this book, with its seventy-five all-new photographs and drawings. Dr. Lose's language is technical enough not to insult the professional breeder, yet simple enough for the first-time breeder to grasp. She speaks with unmistakable authority but also with compassion for the mare. "Cows and women are tough," she says, "mares are delicate." The dual goals of a successful birth and a well-cared-for mare and foal are more likely to be achieved when you have this extraordinary book giving you all the help you're likely to need.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 2 edition (October 29, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876058489
• ISBN-13: 978-0876058480
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Around, July 24, 1999

By A Customer

This book is a must have for anyone who has even considered breeding a mare. This book helped lower my blood pressure and warded off gray hairs the first time I bred and foaled out a mare. It had me so well prepared (and I had an animal science degree, too)! It is, by far, the best foaling book I've read.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book saved my foal!, September 3, 2000

By A Customer

I had bought this book and read it prior to my mare foaling back in 1997. That foaling was uneventful but the book made me aware of alot of things I would normally not have known. This year prior to the same mare foaling I reread the book and placed it out in the barn "just in case". Well...the foal became stuck in the birth canal...I grabbed this book....quickly scanned the pages to determine the remedy and we were able to dislodge (hip lock) the foal prior to the vet arriving and all was well. Even if you are not expecting to foal this book is good reading, very interesting.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book just saved a foal's life!, June 26, 1999

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My old "Blessed Are the Brood Mares" is dog-eared and falling apart, so I'm about to treat myself to a new one. With the information on these golden pages, I've managed to save TWO foals, who would not otherwise have survived. I wouldn't be without the treasure trove of information between the hard-used covers of my copy. This book is the antidote to ignorance of the mysterious brood mare, her antiquated reproductive system, and her oh-so-fragile foals. Every horseperson worth he/his salt should own this one. Dr. Lose's anecdotal information is compelling and impresses on the breeder the enormity of what they do when they contemplate breeding a beloved or valuable mare. Every bit of the advice I chose to follow has rewarded me lavishly. This book includes an illuminating section on foal illnesses and tons of advice on how to keep the brood mare healthy throughout the years of her reproductive life, and how to avoid putting her in undue jeopardy. This book is a "gotta-have" for the compassionate breeder and of equines.