ABSTRACT

This book briefly reviews the history of equine embryo transfer, covering in clinically practical terms the techniques, equipment, and management protocols currently in use. Embryo transfer has become a big business, especially for breeding racing stock (horses and camels), and is therefore a very important aspect of equine practice. Ed Squires and

chapter 1|6 pages

- INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|8 pages

- HISTORY OF EQUINE EMBRYO TRANSFER

chapter 3|12 pages

- REPRODUCTIVE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

chapter 4|8 pages

- MANAGEMENT OF THE DONOR MARE

chapter 5|4 pages

- SUPEROVULATION

chapter 6|16 pages

- EMBRYO COLLECTION

chapter 7|8 pages

- FACTORS AFFECTING EMBRYO RECOVERY

chapter 8|4 pages

- EMBRYO HANDLING

chapter 9|16 pages

- EVALUATION OF EQUINE EMBRYOS

chapter 10|6 pages

- COOLED-TRANSPORTED EMBRYOS

chapter 11|8 pages

- CRYOPRESERVATION OF EQUINE EMBRYOS

chapter 12|8 pages

- MANAGEMENT OF RECIPIENTS

chapter 13|12 pages

- TRANSFER OF EQUINE EMBRYOS

chapter 14|12 pages

- PREGNANCY EXAMINATION AFTER TRANSFER

chapter 15|6 pages

- PREGNANCY RATES AFTER TRANSRER

chapter 16|4 pages

- FACTORS AFFECTING PREGNANCY RATES

chapter 17|4 pages

- DISEASE TRANSMISSION

chapter 18|6 pages

- INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT OF EMBRYOS

chapter 19|8 pages

- RELATED EMBRYO TECHNOLOGIES