About the author

Mina studied for her degree in Animal Science in Nottingham University. After going on to study for her PhD at Aberystwyth University she was awarded the Animal Health Trust Wooldridge farm livestock personal post-doctoral scholarship to continue her research at the University. As a member of staff of the Welsh Agricultural College she set up the Equine Department and courses. Since joining the University Mina has headed up the equine courses, and over time has developed and managed as well as taught on a wide range of equine science and studies courses, ranging from Foundation degree to MSc. Mina is a Reader in Animal Reproduction and has particular responsibility for postgraduate students and for many years has been Course Director of the MSc Equine Science and MSc Animal Science courses in addition to supervising research students. Mina attained a University teaching excellence award in 2010 and a Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship Award in 2014. Mina has taught on and held external examiner/adviser positions in numerous Universities in UK and abroad. Mina has published widely in the scientific and popular press in addition to being the author of 3 text books. Mina has been a horse owner and rider since childhood.

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Table of contents

Section A: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Mare

Chapter 1: Mare Reproductive Anatomy

Chapter 2: Control of Reproduction in the Mare

Chapter 3: Pregnancy

Chapter 4: Parturition

Chapter 5: Lactation

Section B: Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology of the Stallion

Chapter 6: Stallion Reproductive Anatomy

Chapter 7: Control of Reproduction in the Stallion

Section C: Management of the Broodmare

Chapter 8: Selection of the Mare for Breeding

Chapter 9: Preparation of the Mare for Breeding

Chapter 10: Management of the Mare at Mating

Chapter 11: Management of the Pregnant Mare

Chapter 12: Management of the Mare at Parturition

Chapter 13: Management of the Mare during Lactation and at Weaning

Chapter 14: Infertility in the Mare

Section D: Management of the Stallion

Chapter 15: Selection of the Stallion for breeding

Chapter 16: Preparation of the Stallion for Breeding and Mating Management

Chapter 17: General Stallion Management

Chapter 18: Infertility in the Stallion

Section E: Management of the Foal

Chapter 19: Management of the Young Foal

Chapter 20: Management of Weaning and Youngstock

Section F: Assisted Reproductive technologies

Chapter 21: Artificial Insemination

Chapter 22: Embryo Transfer

Chapter 23: Advanced reproductive Techniques

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