Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management

Mina C G Davies Morel (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

384 Seiten

2008 | 3rd edition
CABI Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-84593-450-7 (ISBN)

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This third edition of the highly successful textbook is updated throughout and printed in two colours in a new larger format. Coverage includes the reproductive anatomy, endocrine control and selection for breeding of both the mare and stallion, and also pregnancy, parturition and lactation in the mare. This comprehensive text goes on to study how this knowledge can be applied to the successful breeding of horses, maximizing both productivity and animal welfare. It has also been expanded to include more recent experimental work and updated references, including a brand new chapter on the significant developments in embryo technology. This widely popular textbook is an essential addition to the collections of both students in equine science and practising veterinarians. " Extensively illustrated with over 240 diagrams and photographs " New larger format printed in two colours throughout " New coverage of developments in embryo technology " Updated references Readership: HND, degree and post graduate courses in Equine science/studies; veterinary science students, stud managers/practitioners Quotes about the prev. editions: "This book is a proven success as a textbook for degree and diploma courses in equine studies. It also has proved to be a useful supplementary text for veterinary students, as well as valuable for veterinary practitioners and stud managers" - Journal of Equine Veterinary Science "A very useful book for veterinary students, veterinarians, reproductive physiologists and farm managers" - Animal Welfare "The book is packed with practical information that is well organised and is presented in a readily available format" - G. W. C. England "This book is ideal for its targeted readers and for anyone wanting to know and understand the why and how of running a horse or pony breeding enterprise. …an excellent handy reference for the practise shelf" - D. M. Carson, The Veterinary Record "This book is for the breeder or hairy ponies and for the student of equine science alike" - M. E. Mcgillivary, The Ark "…this textbook will be useful for both horse owners and veterinarians" - R. M. Löfstedt, Canadian Veterinary Journal

Dr Mina Davies Morel, PhD, Reg. Anim. Sci., SFHEA - Mina is an Emeritus Reader at Aberystwyth University. After studying for her degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University she went on to do her PhD at Aberystwyth University. After her Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship she took up a position on the staff of the Welsh Agricultural College and then Aberystwyth University where she set up and managed the Equine Department. Throughout her career Mina developed and managed, as well as taught, on the University's suite of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. Mina had particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years was Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to being Director of Postgraduate taught programmes and supervising research students. Mina was awarded the University teaching excellence award and the Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship award. She has taught on, and held external examiner/adviser positions in, numerous Universities in UK and abroad. Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press in addition to being the author of 4 text books. Mina retired in 2020 and was awarded an Emeritus position at Aberystwyth University where, along with Edinburgh University, she continues to teach, as well as continuing her lifelong interest in horses as a hobby.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	13.10.2008
Verlagsort	Wallingford
Sprache	englisch
Maße	189 x 246 mm
Themenwelt	Veterinärmedizin ► Pferd
Themenwelt	Weitere Fachgebiete ► Land- / Forstwirtschaft / Fischerei
ISBN-10	1-84593-450-4 / 1845934504
ISBN-13	978-1-84593-450-7 / 9781845934507
Zustand	Neuware