Equine Artificial Insemination

by Mina C. G. Davies Morel PhD

Overview

The tremendous increase in horse population and leisure riding has led to a rapid expanse in research on equine artificial insemination. This book for veterinarians, stud managers, and advanced students of animal science is a detailed reference on the subject. It covers the historical development, equine physiology, current practices, and potential future developments. It also includes extensive references, making it a valuable guide to more specialized topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851993157
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	05/01/1999
Series:	Cabi Series
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Mina Davies Morel, PhD, Reg. Anim. Sci., SFHEA is an Emeritus Reader at Aberystwyth University. After studying for her degree in Animal Science at Nottingham University she went on to do her PhD at Aberystwyth University. After her Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship she took up a position on the staff of the Welsh Agricultural College and then Aberystwyth University where she set up and managed the Equine Department. Throughout her career Mina developed and managed, as well as taught, on the University's suite of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. She had particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years was Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to being Director of Postgraduate taught programs and supervising research students. Mina was awarded the University teaching excellence award and the Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship award. She has taught at and held external examiner/adviser positions in numerous universities in the UK and abroad. Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press in addition to being the author of 4 text books. Mina retired in 2020 and was awarded an Emeritus position at Aberystwyth University where, along with Edinburgh University, she continues to teach, as well as continuing her lifelong interest in horses as a hobby.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Editorial Reviews

"Davies Morel (Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, U. of Wales- Aberystwyth, UK) offers a detailed resource on the artificial insemination of horses, covering its historical development; relevant equine physiology including reproductive anatomy and control and production of spermatozoa; current practices including semen collection, evaluation, storage, and transportation and mare insemination; and future possibilities. Includes extensive resources of likely use to postgraduate level students in veterinary, equine, and animal science courses, as well as practicing veterinarians and technical stud managers. Numerous b&w photographs and diagrams give significant clarity to the procedures described in the text."—SciTech Book News

From the Publisher

Davies Morel (Welsh Institute of Rural Studies, U. of Wales- Aberystwyth, UK) offers a detailed resource on the artificial insemination of horses, covering its historical development; relevant equine physiology including reproductive anatomy and control and production of spermatozoa; current practices including semen collection, evaluation, storage, and transportation and mare insemination; and future possibilities. Includes extensive resources of likely use to postgraduate level students in veterinary, equine, and animal science courses, as well as practicing veterinarians and technical stud managers. Numerous b&w photographs and diagrams give significant clarity to the procedures described in the text. Distributed by Oxford U. Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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