Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management

Equine Reproductive Physiology Breeding and Stud Management, 5th Edition provides a thorough grounding in equine reproductive anatomy and physiology for equine, animal and veterinary science students. Including all aspects of breeding and stud management, it contains detailed coverage on the management of mares, stallions and foals, as well as stud management practicalities such as infertility, artificial insemination and advanced reproductive techniques. This new edition provides: - Practical, stud management applications underpinned by scientific research; - New material on techniques and advances such as in vitro embryo production, cloning, transgenics and DNA technology; - Increased pedagogic features such as video links, glossary, review questions, and a new internal design. Updated throughout with new references, this textbook continues to provide an authoritative treatise of equine reproduction for students, practising veterinary surgeons and stud managers.

"This is a well-organized and informative textbook that will provide readers with foundational-level knowledge of equine reproduction at an excellent price."--JAVMA

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.