16. Sex and Reproduction
- Tom Gore DVM,
- Paula Gore MT, ASCP, BB,
- James M. Giffin MD,
- Beth Adelman
Published Online: 20 DEC 2011
DOI: 10.1002/9781118269312.ch16
Copyright © 2008 Howell Book House. All rights reserved.
Book Title
Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition
Additional Information
How to Cite
Gore, T., Gore, P., Giffin, J. M. and Adelman, B. (eds) (2008) Sex and Reproduction, in Horse Owner's Veterinary Handbook, Third Edition, Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9781118269312.ch16
Publication History
- Published Online: 20 DEC 2011
- Published Print: 30 JUN 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780470126790
Online ISBN: 9781118269312
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- sex and reproduction;
- breeding season;
- abnormal heat cycles;
- persistent corpus luteum;
- sexually transmitted diseases
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
The Mare
The Estrous (Heat) Cycle
Abnormal Heat Cycles
Preparing the Mare for Breeding
The Stallion
Genetic Testing
Breeding
Twins
Infertility in the Mare
Assisted Reproduction Techniques
Infertility in the Stallion
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Diseases of the Female Reproductive System
Diseases of the Male Reproductive System
Preventing Heat
Preventing Pregnancy