Broodmare Reproduction is a concise and liberally illustrated working guide on Broodmare health and breeding management for veterinarians, veterinary students and breeders. This 255 page presentation boasts 90 illustrations and 50 ultrasonograms images. The book includes detailed coverage of the uses of ultrasonography for diagnosis and monitoring of the mare. It discusses cytologic studies essential to diagnosis, normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy, culturing techniques for infections diseases affecting the reproductive capacity of the broodmare and detailed guidelines for effective breeding. The book provides all of the essential information needed for clinical management and assessment of the broodmare as well as techniques for breeding, including assisted reproduction (embryo transfer, follicular aspiration and oocyte collection) and immunization. Assessment and management of infertility is also covered in detail. The book provides the student, practitioner or breeder with a wealth of easily retrievable and pertinent clinical information. This is the first in a 3-volume set on Equine Reproduction for the Made Easy Series. To follow will be a volume on the PREGNANT MARE AND FOAL and a volume on the STALION.

A concise and liberally illustrated working guide on Broodmare health and breeding management for veterinarians, veterinary students and breeders. The presentation includes all of the clinical procedures and assessments necessary for maintaining the health and breeding soundness of the Broodmare. This handy reference covers the use of ultrasonography for diagnosis and monitoring of the mare, cytologic studies essential to diagnosis, normal and abnormal reproductive anatomy, culturing techniques for infections, diseases affecting the reproductive capacity of the broodmare and detailed guidelines for effective breeding. It provides detailed protocols for vaccination and management of important reproductive diseases and disorders. The practical presentation includes thorough guidelines for the Breeding Soundness Examination. All aspects of assisted reproduction (embryo transfer, follicular aspiration, and oocyte collection) are evaluated and step-by-step procedures are provided. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by CRC Press outside of North America.