Equine Reproductive Physiology, Breeding and Stud Management (Cabi) (Cabi) - Softcover

Mina C.G.Davies Morel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845934504 ISBN 13: 9781845934507

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The third edition of this highly successful textbook is updated throughout and includes more recent experimental work and updated references, including a new chapter on the significant developments in embryo technology. Covering the anatomy and physiology of the mare and the stallion, 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. The book is extensively illustrated with over 240 diagrams and photographs.It features a new larger format printed in two colours throughout. It also offers a new coverage of developments in embryo technology, and updated references.

About this title

Review:

"'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 practitioner and stud managers' Journal of Equine Veterinary Science '...an excellent handy reference for the practise shelf' D M Carson, The Veterinary Record" --D M Carson, The Veterinary Record"

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1845934504
• ISBN 13: 9781845934507
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 400