A practical and up–to–date guide to canine reproduction for dog breeders, veterinary students and veterinary surgeons. Written in an easy–to–use style and presented in a practically useful format with clear illustrations. The information is supported by references from the author’s published work and his wealth of clinical experience to form the important authoritative text in this field. A vital aid to those seeking an understanding of normal and abnormal reproduction as well as common reproductive techniques. INDICE: Preface iv Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 1 1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 3 2 Anatomy of the Female 19 3 Physiology of the Female 28 4 Endocrinology of the Female 35 5 Clinical Examination of the Female 41 6 Anatomy of the Male 64 7 Physiology of the Male 69 8 Endocrinology of the Male 74 9 Normal Mating 77 10 Clinical Examination of the Male 83 11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 109 12 Pregnancy and Lactation 120 13 Pregnancy Diagnosis 128 14 Normal Whelping 137 15 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148 Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 155 16 Abnormalities of the Female 157 17 Abnormalities of the Male 178 18 Intersex Animals 205 19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 209 20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 218 21 Abnormal Pregnancy 223 22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 232 23 Care of the Sick Neonate 246 24 Approach to Infertility Cases 254 Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 265 25 Hormonal Contraception 267 26 Surgical Neutering 279 27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 287 28 Reproductive Biotechnology 315 Index 329
- ISBN: 978-0-470-67313-3
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 344
- Fecha Publicación: 23/11/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés
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