Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management, M.C.G. Davies Morel : book review

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Extracted from text ... 180 Book review - Boekresensie Equine reproductive physiology, breeding and stud management M C G Davies Morel 1999. CABI Publishing, Wallingford, 450 pp, hard cover. Price ?25.00 (US$45.00). ISBN 0 85199 372 9. The book is subdivided into 2 sections, both supported by manytables, line-diagrams and colour photographic plates. The 1st entitled 'Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology' comprises 10 chapters describing aspects of reproductive anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of the mare and stallion, pregnancy, parturition and lactation. The section unfortunately contains numerous inaccuracies, while information essential to an in-depth understanding of the unique features of equine reproductive biology has been ..