Veterinary Embryology 2nd Edition

Features:

• A new edition of this highly successful student textbook, updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of embryology, with the inclusion of four new chapters
• Written by a team of authors with extensive experience of teaching this subject
• Short concise chapters on key topics describe complex concepts in a user-friendly way
• Additional tables, flow diagrams and numerous hand-drawn illustrations support the concepts presented in the text

Table of Contents:

1. Historical aspects of embryology

2. Division, growth and differentiation of cells

3. Gametogenesis

4. Fertilisation

5. Cleavage

6. Gastrulation

7. Cell signalling and gene functioning during development

8. Stem cells

9. Establishment of the basic body plan

10. Coelomic cavities

11. Foetal membranes

12. Forms of implantation and placentation

13. Embryo mortality in domestic species

14. Cardiovascular system

15. Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis

16. Nervous system

17. Muscular and skeletal system

18. Digestive system

19. Respiratory system

20. Urinary system

21. Male and female reproductive systems

22. Structures in the head and neck

23. Endocrine system

24. Eye and ear

25. Integumentary system

26. Age determination of the embryo and foetus

27. Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species

28. Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which

adversely affect prenatal development

Glossary

Useful websites

Index