Veterinary reproduction and obstetrics. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by David E. Noakes, Timothy J. Parkinson and Gary C.W. England.
• Other Names: Noakes, David E; Parkinson, Timothy J; England, Gary C. W
• Contents: Front Cover; Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface to the ninth edition; Part 1: Normal cyclical ovarian activity and its control; Chapter 1: Endogenous and exogenous control of ovarian cyclicity; Puberty and the onset of cyclic activity; External factors influencing the time of onset of puberty; The oestrous cycle and its phases; Natural regulation of cyclical activity; The horse; The cow; The sheep; The goat; The pig; The dog; The cat; Artificial control of cyclical reproductive activity; References; Part 2: Pregnancy and parturition. Chapter 2: Development of the conceptusWithin the uterine tube; Within the uterus; Relationship between fetal membranes of twins and multiple fetuses; Fetal mobility during pregnancy; Fetal growth and size; References; Chapter 3: Pregnancy and its diagnosis; Maternal recognition of pregnancy; Methods of pregnancy detection; Pregnancy and its detection in the horse; Pregnancy and its detection in cattle; Pregnancy and its detection in the pig; Pregnancy and its detection in the sheep and goat; Pregnancy and its detection in the dog; Pregnancy and its detection in the cat. Prevention and termination of pregnancyReferences; Chapter 4: Abnormal development of the conceptus and its consequences; Fertilization failure and embryonic/fetal loss; Chromosome abnormalities as a cause of infertility and embryonic death In domestic animals; Congenital abnormalities and teratogens; Embryonic/fetal loss in the different species; Sequelae to embryonic or fetal death; Dropsy of the fetal membranes and fetus; Superfecundation; Superfetation; References; Chapter 5: Prolapse of the cervix and vagina; Sheep; Cattle; Pigs; Dogs; References. Chapter 6: Parturition and the care of parturient animals, including the newbornParturition; Initiation of parturition; The role of relaxin; Fetal maturation; Premature induction of parturition; Accelerating parturition; Delaying parturition; Course of parturition: physiology; Stages of labour; Care of parturient animals; Care of the newborn; References; Chapter 7: The puerperium; Cattle; Horse; Sheep and goat; Pig; Dog; Cat; References; Part 3: Dystocia and other disorders associated with parturition; Chapter 8: General considerations; Introduction; Consequences and cost of dystocia. Causes of dystociaIncidence of dystocia; Prevention of dystocia; Obstetric terminology; Types of dystocia within species; References; Chapter 9: The approach to an obstetric case; History of the case; General examination of the animal; Detailed examination of the animal; Consideration of treatment to be adopted; References; Chapter 10: Maternal dystocia: causes and treatment; Inadequacies of the birth canal; Expulsive deficiency; References; Chapter 11: Fetal dystocia: aetiology, incidence and prevention; Fetomaternal disproportion; Faulty fetal disposition; References.
• Edition: 9th ed
• Publisher Details: Edinburgh New York : Saunders
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 950 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 636.08982; Domestic animals -- Reproduction; Veterinary obstetrics; Obstetrics; Pregnancy in animals; Reproduction; Veterinary medicine; Veterinary obstetrics; Domestic animals -- Reproduction; Veterinary obstetrics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780702039904
• Related ISBNs: 070203990X
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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