Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination

A discussion of equine breeding management and artificial insemination. It covers the reproductive physiology of both mares and stallions to help determine potential sources of reproductive failure. There are practical management techniques for thoroughbred and warmblood breeding operations.

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Equine Breeding Management and Artificial Insemination is intended for practising veterinarians, veterinary students and equine breeding managers. This book provides practical information on the reproductive management of both thoroughbred and warmblood breeding operations. It has ample information on the reproductive physiology of both mare and stallion so that the reader will be able to determine potential sources of reproductive failure in horses regardless of breed or management system. In most chapters the reader will be able to find detailed description of practical procedures or techniques in areas such as mare management, stallion management, artificial insemination with fresh, cooled or frozen semen, embryo transfer, semen evaluation, etc. These procedures can be implemented on most breeding farms that use both natural cover or artificial insemination.