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The horse : breeding & youngstock /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Brega, Julie
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : J.A. Allen, 1996.
Subjects:
Horses.
Reproduction.
Breeding.
Table of Contents:
  • Deciding to breed
  • Heredity - basic genetics
  • Reproductive systems
  • The oestrus cycle
  • The covering process
  • Artificial insemination (AI) and embryo transfer
  • Diagnosis of pregnancy
  • Stages of pregnancy
  • Care of the in-foal mare
  • Foaling
  • Care of mare and foal
  • Pregnancy failure and disorders of the reproductive system
  • Ailments of the foal
  • General management
  • Initial training of the youngster