Current Therapy in Equine Reproduction

Book Review for EVE.Title: Current Therapy in Equine ReproductionAuthors: J.C. Samper, J. Pycock and A.O.MckinnonPrice: £73.99Publisher: SandersVeterinary involvement in equine reproduction can vary markedly depending on the breeding practices employed. When successful, there is a large degree of satisfaction for client and vet in the end result of a healthy foal. However, as we all know, there is large number of variables which, on occasion make this end result frustratingly elusive to realise. This book by authors from Canada, Australia and UK gives a thorough source of information on diagnosis and management of all horse breeding. A large number of contributors (predominately from the USA) are able to impart a lot of detail on a wide range reproductive problem. It is split up into eight sections, comprising the normal female reproductive system, female reproductive problems, normal male reproductive system, male reproductive problems, semen collection and evaluation, assisted reproductive techniques, pregnant mare and the post-foaling mare. Each contributor writes in their own style, but throughout the book there is a very good reference to allow the reader to easily locate articles for further reading. On the whole the text is backed up by good standard graphs, tables and pictures. The pictures are restricted to black and white only. The text itself is comprehensive and easily readable. It offers the clinician a lot of possible treatment options and a lot of practical advice on how to approach a particular problem and an idea on prognosis for a successful outcome. The section on assisted reproductive techniques gives a good incite into the practical management of an AI programme, and allows for a discussion on embryo transfer. Reviewed by Ian Cameron at Rossdale and Partners for EVJ

• Section I - The Normal Female Reproductive System 1.Ovulation and Corpus Luteum Development2.The Follicle: Practical Aspects of Follicle Control3.Estrus Synchronization4.Estrus Suppression5.The Normal Uterus in Estrus6.Intrauterine Diagnostic Procedures7.Uterine ContractilitySection II - Female Reproductive Problems: Diagnosis and Management8.Fertility Expectations and Management of Optimal Fertility9.Endocrine Tests10.Cytogenic Evaluation11.Diagnosis of Oviductal Disorders and Diagnostic Techniques12.Ovulation Failure 13.Ovarian Abnormalities 14.Uterine Therapy for Mares with Fluid15.Uterine Therapy for Mares with Bacterial Infections16.Treatment of Fungal Endometritis17.Management Regimens for Uterine Cysts18.Some Unusual Conditions of the Uterus19.Congenital Abnormalities Involving the Cervix and Uterus20.Cervical Tears 21.Cervical Failure to Dilate22.Cervical Adhesions23.Vulvar Conformation24.Selective Reproductive Surgery of the Broodmare25.Infectious and Neoplastic Conditions of the Vulva and PerineumSection III - The Normal Male Reproductive System26.Anatomy and Examination of the Normal Testicle27.The Epididymis28.Behavior of the Normal StallionSection IV - Male Reproductive Problems: Diagnosis and Managemen29.Testicular Descent and Cryptorchidism30.Testicular Abnormalities31.Testicular Biopsy32.Spermatogenic Arrest (Testicular Degeneration)33.Endoscopy of the Reproductive Tract in the Stallion34.Penile Abnormalities35.Penile Infections36.Trauma to the Penis37.Significance of Bacteria Affecting the Stallion's Reproductive System38.The Subfertile Stallion39.Endocrine Diagnostics and Therapeutics for the Stallion with Declining FertilitySection V - Semen Collection and Evaluation40.Evaluation of Raw Semen41.Urospermia and Hemospermia42.Transmission of Diseases Through Semen43.Advanced Semen Test for Stallions44.Preservation of Genetics from Dead and Dying Stallions45.Insemination with Frozen Semen: Some Management Considerations for StallionsSection VI - Assisted Reproductive Techniques46.Collection and Transfer of Oocytes in Mares47.Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection48.In Vitro Fertilization49.In Vitro Oocyte Maturation 50.Low-Dose Insemination Techniques 51.Embryo Transfer and Related TechnologiesSection VII - The Pregnant Mare: Diagnosis and Management52.Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Mare53.Fetal Sex Determination54.Twin Reduction Techniques55.Early Embryonic Loss56.Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome57.Maintenance of Pregnancy58.Late Term Pregnancy Monitoring59.Dystocia and Fetotomy60.Premature Lactation in Mares61.Mastitis62.Normal Prefoaling Mammary Secretions63.ColostrumSection VIII - The Post-Foaling Mare64.The Postpartum Mare65.Prefoaling and Postfoaling Complications66.Postpartutient Abnormalities