Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management - Softcover

Mina C G Davies Morel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 178924224X ISBN 13: 9781789242249

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2020

Synopsis

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.

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About the Author

Mina studied for her degree in Animal Science in Nottingham University. After going on to study for her PhD at Aberystwyth University she was awarded the Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship to continue her research at the University. As a member of staff of the Welsh Agricultural College she set up the Equine Department and courses. Since joining the University Mina has headed up the equine courses, and over time has developed and managed as well as taught on a wide range of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. Mina has particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years has been Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to supervising research students. Mina attained a University teaching excellence award in 2010 and a Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship Award in 2014. Mina 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 3 text books. Mina has been a horse owner and rider since childhood.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 178924224X
• ISBN 13: 9781789242249
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 496