Equine artificial insemination
MOREL
Equine artificial insemination
1st ed., 406 pages, 30 ill., CABI Publishing, June 1999
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Research into equine artificial insemination has recently expanded with increasing horse numbers, the developing leisure interest in horse riding and the realisation of the economic advantages of artificial insemination. This book provides a detailed reference book on the subject and covers its historical development, relevant equine physiology, current practices and future possibilities. It is extensively referenced to allow further reading into specialised areas.

Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Advantages of Artificial Insemination
  • Disadvantages of Artificial Insemination
  • Conclusion

    Historical Development and Present Use of Artificial Insemination

  • Introduction
  • Early History of the Technique
  • Decline in the Horse Population and Equine Research
  • Development of Techniques for Collection of Semen
  • Development of Techniques for Evaluation of Semen
  • Development of Techniques for Handling and Storage of Semen
  • Development of Techniques for Insemination of Semen
  • Present Use of Equine AI
  • Current Reasons for Using Equine AI
  • Conclusion

    Stallion Reproductive Anatomy and Control

  • Introduction
  • Stallion Anatomy
  • Control of Stallion Reproduction
  • Conclusion

    Production of Spermatozoa

  • Introduction
  • Seminal Plasma
  • Spermatozoa
  • Conclusion

    Semen Collection

  • Introduction
  • The Artificial Vagina
  • The Condom
  • Preparation of the Stallion for Semen Collection
  • The Collecting Area
  • Sexual Stimulation of the Stallion and Encouragement to Ejaculate
  • Alternative Methods of Semen Collection
  • Collection Procedure
  • Frequency of Collection
  • Training the Stallion for Collection
  • Conclusion

    Semen Evaluation

  • Introduction
  • Semen Evaluation as Part of an AI Programme
  • General Semen Handling
  • Gross Evaluation
  • Microscopic Evaluation
  • Functional Tests for Semen Evaluation
  • Sexing Spermatozoa
  • Conclusion

    Semen Storage and Transportation

  • Introduction
  • Extenders
  • Fresh or Raw Semen
  • Chilled Semen
  • Cryopreservation of Semen
  • Conclusion

    Mare Insemination

  • Introduction
  • Selection of Suitable Mares for Insemination
  • Preparation of the Mare for Insemination
  • Preparation of Semen for Insemination
  • Methods of Insemination
  • Factors Affecting the Success of AI
  • Conception Rates to AI
  • Conclusion

    Conclusion

     

    • Item Code: EQUIN160
    ISBN: 085199315X
    Weigth: 930 g
    Species: Horse
    Discipline: Obstetrics/Gynaecology
    VAT: VAT Exempt
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