A landmark breeding resource for new and seasoned horse owners
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With millions of recreational riders on the bridle paths today,
breeding is becoming increasingly popular among horse owners at all
experience levels. Whether you are already enjoying the rich
rewards of equine breeding or need down-to-earth advice on whether
breeding is right for you and your animal, the Veterinary Guide to
Horse Breeding offers a thorough, up-to-date overview of the
process.
From selecting the best horses to mating, pregnancy, birthing,
and caring for a newborn foal, this is the authoritative resource
you'll want by your side at all stages of the breeding process to
bring healthy, beautiful foals into your life. Features
include:
- Guidance on evaluating mares and stallions from bloodline and
performance record to overall health and appearance
- Key breeding techniques such as artificial insemination,
pasture breeding, and hand breeding
- Pregnancy essentials including testing, gestation, care of
pregnant mares, and dealing with complications
- Foaling fundamentals: signs of approaching labor, labor and
delivery, care of the postpartum mare, and more
- A complete immunization schedule, physiological evaluation
tables and procedures, and a thorough glossary of terms
- More than 100 photos and drawings illustrating anatomy,
techniques, and procedures
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