Offering the most current insights on horse breeding, this book covers the entire reproductive system, normal and abnormal mare physiology, and a wide range of reproductive problems commonly seen in both the mare and stallion. Coverage includes advanced reproductive techniques, with numerous breeding strategies to help you achieve optimal fertility rates.
Table of Contents:
Section I — The Normal Female Reproductive System
1. Ovulation and Corpus Luteum Development
2. The Follicle: Practical Aspects of Follicle Control
3. Estrus Synchronization
4. Estrus Suppression
5. The Normal Uterus in Estrus
6. Intrauterine Diagnostic Procedures
7. Uterine Contractility
Section II — Female Reproductive Problems: Diagnosis and Management
8. Fertility Expectations and Management of Optimal Fertility
9. Endocrine Tests
10. Cytogenic Evaluation
11. Diagnosis of Oviductal Disorders and Diagnostic Techniques
12. Ovulation Failure
13. Ovarian Abnormalities
14. Uterine Therapy for Mares with Fluid
15. Uterine Therapy for Mares with Bacterial Infections
16. Treatment of Fungal Endometritis
17. Management Regimens for Uterine Cysts
18. Some Unusual Conditions of the Uterus
19. Congenital Abnormalities Involving the Cervix and Uterus
20. Cervical Tears
21. Cervical Failure to Dilate
22. Cervical Adhesions
23. Vulvar Conformation
24. Selective Reproductive Surgery of the Broodmare
25. Infectious and Neoplastic Conditions of the Vulva and Perineum
Section III — The Normal Male Reproductive System
26. Anatomy and Examination of the Normal Testicle
27. The Epididymis
28. Behavior of the Normal Stallion
Section IV — Male Reproductive Problems: Diagnosis and Management
29. Testicular Descent and Cryptorchidism
30. Testicular Abnormalities
31. Testicular Biopsy
32. Spermatogenic Arrest (Testicular Degeneration)
33. Endoscopy of the Reproductive Tract in the Stallion
34. Penile Abnormalities
35. Penile Infections
36. Trauma to the Penis
37. Significance of Bacteria Affecting the Stallion’s Reproductive System
38. The Subfertile Stallion
39. Endocrine Diagnostics and Therapeutics for the Stallion with Declining Fertility
Section V — Semen Collection and Evaluation
40. Evaluation of Raw Semen
41. Urospermia and Hemospermia
42. Transmission of Diseases Through Semen
43. Advanced Semen Test for Stallions
44. Preservation of Genetics from Dead and Dying Stallions
45. Insemination with Frozen Semen: Some Management Considerations for Stallions
Section VI — Assisted Reproductive Techniques
46. Collection and Transfer of Oocytes in Mares
47. Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection
48. In Vitro Fertilization
49. In Vitro Oocyte Maturation
50. Low-Dose Insemination Techniques
51. Embryo Transfer and Related Technologies
Section VII — The Pregnant Mare: Diagnosis and Management
52. Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Mare
53. Fetal Sex Determination
54. Twin Reduction Techniques
55. Early Embryonic Loss
56. Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome
57. Maintenance of Pregnancy
58. Late Term Pregnancy Monitoring
59. Dystocia and Fetotomy
60. Premature Lactation in Mares
61. Mastitis
62. Normal Prefoaling Mammary Secretions
63. Colostrum
Section VIII — The Post-Foaling Mare
64. The Postpartum Mare
65. Prefoaling and Postfoaling Complications
66. Postpartutient Abnormalities
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