Breeding Horses »

Dr Mina Davies Morel BSc, PhD is a lecturer and head of the Equine Studies group at the Institute of Rural Studies, University of Wales, Aberystwyth

For students, Morel (equine studies, U. of Wales, UK) presents a thorough guide for beginners on various aspects of horse breeding, ranging from descriptions of reproductive anatomy, artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and broodmare and stallion selection, to pregnancy, post-partum care, weaning, and managing an older foal. Photographs of anatomy and detailed diagrams accompany the text. There is no bibliography. Annotation © 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Reproductive anatomy; Control of Reproduction; Selecting and preparing your mare and stallion for breeding; Putting your mare in foal; Management of the pregnant mare; Managing your mare at foaling; Managing the newborn foal and the lactating mare; Managing the older foal and weaning