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Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse [2005]

1
Anatomy of the Mare's Reproductive Tract
10
Endocrinology of the Oestrous Cycle and Puberty
20
Clinical Examination of the Mare's Reproductive Tract
30
Cyclical Changes in the Mare's Reproductive Tract
43
Manipulation of Cyclical Activity
52
The Optimum Time for Breeding and the Mating Procedure
60
Normal Pregnancy
72
Pregnancy Diagnosis
85
Normal Parturition
95
Post‐Partum Events
99
Normal Expectations of Fertility
103
Non‐Infectious Infertility in Mares
116
Infectious Infertility
128
Swabbing and Biopsy Techniques and Diagnosis of Endometritis
138
Treatment and Prevention of Endometritis
151
Viral Causes of Infertility
153
Problems During Pregnancy
158
Causes of Pregnancy Failure
165
Other Abnormal Events During Pregnancy
168
Reducing Infertility Caused by Multiple Conceptuses
173
Retained Placenta
178
Other Post‐Partum Problems
184
Dystocia
190
Manipulation of Reproduction
200
The Normal Stallion
212
Examination of the Stallion for Breeding Soundness
226
Diseases of the Reproductive Tract of the Stallion
247
Reproductive Surgery of the Stallion
254
Miscellaneous Conditions
260
Breeding Finances
263
Appendix: Codes of Practice
300
Further Reading
301
Index
i
Frontmatter
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