Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics
7th Edition
Published on 19. October 1995
Book
Hardback
736 pages
978-0-7020-1785-8 (ISBN)
Description
This is a thoroughly revised edition of this classic textbook. The authors have taken pains to retain the practical, clinical slant of the book while updating it thoroughly. Specialist contributors have provided nine of the chapters, notably those on particular species. For this edition a significant number of new illustrations have been commissioned and the quality of existing illustrations has been considerably improved. Features: * A classic and well-regarded title * Comprehensive textbook * Strong emphasis on hands-on practice * Covers all veterinary species in a single volume
More details
Edition
7th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Veterinary Students, Veterinary Practitioners, Veterinary Libraries.
Standing Order Category: 4300
Standing Order Category: 4300
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
400 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
1479 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7020-1785-8 (9780702017858)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Part I- Normal Reproductive Function: The Oestrous Cycle and Its Control. Part II- Pregnancy and Parturition: The Development of the Conceptus. Pregnancy and Its Diagnosis. Anomalies of Development of the Conceptus. Prolapse of the Vagina. Parturition and the Care of Parturient Animals. The Puerperium and Care of the Newborn. Part III- Dystocia and Other Disorders Associated with Parturition: General Considerations. The Approach to an Obstetric Case. Maternal Dystocia: Treatment. Fetal Dystocia: Aetiology and Incidence. Manipulative Delivery Per Vaginum: Farm Animals and the Bitch. Dystocia Due to Fetal Oversize: Treatment. Dystocia Due to Postural Defects: Treatment. Dystocia Due to Defects of Position or Presentation. Dystocia Due to Twins or Monstrocities. Injuries and Diseases Incidental to Parturition. Retention of the Fetal Membranes. Postparturient Prolapse of the Uterus. Part IV- Operative Interventions: The Caesarian Operation. Genital Surgery in the Bitch and Cat. Part V- Infertility: Infertility in the Cow: General Considerations, Anatomical, Functional and Management Causes. Infectious Forms of Infertility in Cattle. Veterinary Control of Herd Fertility. Infertility in the Ewe and Doe (Female Goat). Infertility in the Mare. Swine Infertility. Infertility in the Bitch and Cat. Part VI- The Male Animal: Reproduction in Male Animals. Infertility in Male Animals. Artificial Insemination. Part VII- Exotic Species: Reproduction in the Camel. Reproduction in the Buffalo. Part VIII- Embryo Transfer: Embryo Transfer in Large Domestic Animals.