Equine Reproductive Procedures 2nd Edition PDF provides equine practitioners, veterinary students, and equine theriogenologists with a fully updated, practical guide to techniques in equine reproductive practice. This easy-to-use resource covers skills-based information with a clinical focus, taking an easy-to-follow step-by-step approach.
The book covers topics related to the reproductive management of horses, including diagnostic techniques and therapeutic procedures for stallions, mares, and foals. Procedures highlighted in the book are supported with clear descriptions and photographs. Readers will also find a list of required supplies for the procedure and a reference list.
Provides step-by-step descriptions of techniques related to equine theriogenology
Serves as a valuable practice tool
Offers 39 new techniques not found in the first edition
Includes key updates to existing techniques
Those studying equine reproduction and specialists in theriogenology will find this an essential ‘how-to’ guide for their practice library.
Table of Contents
1 Reproductive Evaluation of the Mare
Patrick M. McCue
2 Teasing
Patrick M. McCue
3 Tail Wrap and Preparation/Washing of the Perineum
John J. Dascanio
4 Placement of a Tail Rope
John J. Dascanio
5 Perineal Conformation Evaluation
John J. Dascanio
6 Removal of a Persistent Hymen
John J. Dascanio
7 Palpation of the Reproductive Tract of the Non-Pregnant Mare
Patrick M. McCue
8 Ultrasound Evaluation of the Non-Pregnant Mare
Patrick M. McCue
9 Prediction of Ovulation
Patrick M. McCue
10 Speculum Examination of the Vagina
John J. Dascanio
11 Digital Examination of the Vagina/Cervix
Sofie Sitters
12 Uterine Culture Collection: Swab/Brush
John J. Dascanio
13 Antimicrobiotic Sensitivity Testing
Jillian Bishop and Patrick M. McCue
14 Microbiology: Microbial Culture
Patrick M. McCue and Jillian Bishop
15 Microbiology: Gram Stain
Jillian Bishop and Patrick M. McCue
16 qPCR Assay for the Diagnosis of Infectious Endometritis
Ryan A. Ferris and Patrick M. McCue
17 Uterine Cytology Collection: Swab/Brush
John J. Dascanio and Ryan A. Ferris
18 Uterine Culture/Cytology: Low Volume Lavage
John J. Dascanio
19 Endometrial Biopsy
Patrick M. McCue
20 Hysteroscopic Examination of the Uterus
Patrick M. McCue
21 Endometrial Cyst Removal
John J. Dascanio
22 Chromosomal Analysis
Terje Raudsepp
23 Endocrinological Examination of the Mare
Patrick M. McCue
24 Laparoscopic Examination of the Uterus and Ovaries
Dean A. Hendrickson
25 Evaluation of the Mammary Gland
Patrick M. McCue
26 Antisperm Antibody Testing
Patrick M. McCue
27 Starch Granule Test for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency
Sofie Sitters and John J. Dascanio
28 Fluorescent Microspheres Test for Evaluation of Oviductal Patency
Sofie Sitters and John J. Dascanio
29 Oviductal Flush Procedure for the Evaluation of Oviductal Patency
Sofie Sitters and Patrick M. McCue
30 Prostaglandin E2 Treatment for Blocked Oviducts
Patrick M. McCue, Sofie Sitters and Charles F. Scoggin
31 Prostaglandin E1 Treatment for Blocked Oviducts
Patrick M. McCue and Charles F. Scoggin
32 Hysterocoscopic Hydrotubation of the Oviducts
Charles F. Scoggin
33 Transvaginal Ovarian Biopsy
Claire E. Card
34 Uterine Lavage
John J. Dascanio
35 Uterine Infusion
John J. Dascanio
36 Therapeutics for Infectious Endometritis
Ryan A. Ferris
37 Bacterial Biofilm and Endometritis
Ryan A. Ferris
38 Latent Uterine Bacterial Infections.
Morten Rønn Petersen and Anders Miki Bojesen
39 Acupuncture in Mare Reproduction
Kristina Lu and Lauren Javernick
40 Restraint for Breeding
John J. Dascanio
41 Natural Service: Pasture Breeding
Patrick M. McCue
42 Natural Service: In-hand Breeding
Charles F. Scoggin
43 Breeding Stitches
Charles F. Scoggin
44 Reinforcement Breeding
Charles F. Scoggin
45 Breeding with Fresh or Cooled Semen
John J. Dascanio and Patrick M. McCue
46 Insemination Through a Vaginal Speculum
Patrick M. McCue
47 Breeding with Frozen Semen
John J. Dascanio
48 Deep Horn Insemination
John J. Dascanio
49 Hysteroscopic (Low Dose) Insemination
Patrick M. McCue
50 Transvaginal oocyte pickup (OPU)
Jennifer N. Hatzel
51 Packaging and Transport of Oocytes
Jennifer N. Hatzel
52 Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
Jennifer N. Hatzel and JoAnne Stokes
53 Caslick Operation or Vulvoplasty
John J. Dascanio
54 Contagious Equine Metritis Testing
John J. Dascanio
55 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Artificial Photoperiod
Patrick M. McCue
56 Management of Seasonal Anestrus: Hormone Therapy
Patrick M. McCue
57 Hormone Therapy in Cycling Mares
Patrick M. McCue
58 Estrus Suppression
Patrick M. McCue
59 Intra-uterine Devices for Estrus Suppression
Carlos M. Gradil
60 Immunocontraception
Patrick M. McCue
61 Harvesting and Shipping Ovaries for Oocyte Recovery
Patrick M. McCue
62 Embryo Collection
Patrick M. McCue
63 Embryo Evaluation
Patrick M. McCue
64 Embryo Biopsy
Patrick M. McCue
65 Embryo Packaging for Cooled Transport
Patrick M. McCue
66 Embryo Cryopreservation
Patrick M. McCue
67 Non-Surgical Embryo Transfer
Patrick M. McCue
68 Autogenous Transfer of ICSI Derived Embryos
Jennifer N. Hatzel
69 Palpation of the Pregnant Mare Per Rectum
Sofie Sitters
70 Ultrasound Examination of the Pregnant Mare
Patrick M. McCue
71 Speculum Examination of the Pregnant Mare
Sofie Sitters
72 Determination of Equine Fetal Sex 55 – 200 days
