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Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies

Myra Savant-harris, Myra Savant Harris

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Total reviews: 21 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

a must have 5 out of 5 stars.
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this book is a must have in your dog library. you will refer to it many times.

Comprehensive overview of emergency situations that may arise with newborns 5 out of 5 stars.
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I was so happy to find this book. I wish I had known the things that Ms. Savant-Harris teaches in this book back many years ago when I had bred my first bulldog and ended up losing almost a whole litter, even with the tube feeding that the vet had taught me. There are so many other issues with sick puppies that I was completely unaware of. Do NOT breed dogs unless you have read this guide cover to cover and have it in a handy place to refer back to many times, because you'll need it! Once your puppy starts getting sick you better know what to do or within hours he may be dead. A definite must have for breeders.

Confidence 5 out of 5 stars.
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Just finished the book last week. It was well written and I am glad that I purchased it as my dog is due to have her first litter in 3 weeks. It gave a lot of practical advice and planning tips for just in case something goes wrong. I feel much more confident as a doggie midwife having read it.

A must have for breeders 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great book, wished I had it before my last litter. It is a terrible feeling not knowing what to do. This book at least has ideas to try. Thanks Myra Savant harris!

Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery (Howell Reference Books)

Chris Walkowicz, Bonnie Wilcox

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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Here, at last, is a revised and expanded edition of this award-winning breeders' reference. Successful Dog Breeding is a book for the first-time breeder and longtime fancier alike, no matter what the breed. Down-to-earth practical information is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding and whelping. Presented in a humorous format, even the most serious information is made easier to understand.

Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., are both veteran dog fanciers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to every chapter. Covering topics from planning the breeding (should I or shouldn't I?) to problems encountered in breeding, delivery and neonatal care, the authors offer viable solutions to innumerable problems, whether old or new. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the abundance of information offered here. All of this is complemented by original drawings by the well-known canine artist Mary Jung.
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The Foaling Primer: A Month-by-Month Guide to Raising a Healthy Foal

Cynthia McFarland

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When it’s springtime in horse country, few sights stir the hearts of horse lovers more than that of mares and foals on good green pasture. It is an image filled with both the satisfaction of the moment and the promise of the future. For horse people, the foaling process is one of the most critical and satisfying aspects of ownership.

The Foaling Primer captures the foaling experience in amazing, up-close photographs taken by noted horse photographer Bob Langrish. The friendly, informative text guides the reader through the first year of a foal’s life with detailed descriptions and instructions on birth, care, handling, training, and weaning. Perfect for novice horse owners, first-time farmers, 4-H and Pony Club members, and anyone who is fascinated by horses and their lives, this introductory handbook provides everything one needs to know to be successful with a foal.

The chapters are divided along critical points in a foal’s developmental timeline: the first 24 hours, the early weeks, one to three months, four to six months, weaning time, and approaching the yearling mark. There are how-to boxes for such tasks as bottle-feeding, introducing a foal to grooming, and practicing rope leading; “to-do” lists for each stage of a foal’s development; charts of what’s normal and what’s not (with clear guidance on when to call a vet); lists of supplies and equipment needed; definitions of key words and terms; and forms to use for accurate record keeping.

The pages of this hard-working guide are sure to be dog-eared by the time a foal reaches the one-year mark, as readers will refer to it again and again for reassurance, guidance, and complete, dependable information.

The Complete Book of Foaling: An Illustrated Guide for the Foaling Attendant (Howell reference books)

Karen E. N. Hayes

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In Praise of  The Complete Book of Foaling

"A must read for anybody who has ever thought about breeding a mare." —Judith Forbis, Ansata Arabian Stud

"Brilliantly written—reads like a novel, yet beautifully organized so that you can flip to a section at a moment's notice if your mare is in trouble." —Equus

"This book should be included in every foaling kit. In fact, it should never sit on the bookshelf in the house—keep it in the barn where you can always get to it in a hurry!" —Modern Horse Breeding

"Right away the illustrations set this book apart from any other in its class. Dr. Hayes's ability to teach is the other distinction—she has a knack for explaining things in such a way that you understand and remember, and the learning process is fun. I couldn't put the book down until I had read it cover to cover." —Walter Schimanski, Masada Arabians

The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping or Western riding, or whether it's breeding, grooming or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library: many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train and care for horses.
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Manual of Equine Reproduction

Terry L. Blanchard, Dickson D. Varner, Charles C. Love, Steven P. Brinsko, Sherri L. Rigby, James Schumacher

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Written by acknowledged experts in the field, this authoritative text presents a comprehensive overview of reproductive management of horses, including management of stallions, pregnant mares, and neonatal foals. Discussions are concise and practical, with detailed information on techniques used in reproductive examination, breeding procedures, pregnancy diagnosis, foaling, and reproductive tract surgery. This outstanding 2nd edition features a new chapter on the use of breeding records to evaluate stallion fertility and improve management of breeding stallions. High-quality photographs and line drawings, many new to this edition, clearly depict procedures.

New to the second edition!
All chapters have been updated to present the latest information on every subject, including:
* Discussion of the use of GnRH-analog deslorelin (Ovuplant) to hasten ovulation
* Aseptic technique for endometrial biopsy
* Use of transabdominal ultrasonography, especially in early pregnancy
* Determination of fetal gender by transrectal ultrasonography
* Causes and treatment of uterine rupture
* New sepsis scoring system to accurately predict sepsis
* Ground semen collection procedure described and illustrated ¡V using an artificial vagina
* Ultrasound techniques used to detect intratesticular masses, evaluate accessory genital glands, explore for undescended testis, and confirm secretions from the prostate, ampullae, and ductus deferens
* Aspiration testicular biopsy using a spring-loaded biopsy instrument
* New containers for transporting cooled semen through airport security with heightened radiation exposure
* New technique for castration that involves removing the bottom of the scrotum to provide better drainage results and fewer complications
* New section on laparoscopic castration
* Procedure for treating hematuria in geldings
* Procedure for surgical embryo transfer
And a whole lot more!

Canine and Feline Theriogenology

Shirley D. Johnston, Margaret V. Root Kustritz, Patricia N. S. Olson

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Great technical book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book has tons of information on most topics related to canine and feline reproduction. I haven't been able to find a lot of this information from other sources. It's more of a veterinary text than what an ordinary dog or cat breeder would need.

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Canine and Feline Theriogenology is the only comprehensive, up-to-date textbook on small animal reproduction available. Veterinary management of normal reproduction and reproductive disorders in the male and female dog and cat are covered in detail, including such topics as sexual differentiation and normal anatomy, breeding management, use of chilled and frozen semen, pregnancy and parturition, neonatal care, clinical approach to infertility, and diseases of each of the reproductive organs. Some chapters address the pet overpopulation problem in the United States and approaches to population control in these species. This book is an invaluable resource to veterinarians, veterinary students, and others interested in companion animal reproduction.

Practical Lambing and Lamb Care: A Veterinary Guide

Andrew Eales, John Small, Colin Macaldowie

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Millions of lambs and ewes die each year during the lambing season. The reasons behind this high level of perinatal mortality are not easily explained and problems that do arise may be difficult to predict.

This fully revised new edition of Practical Lambing and Lamb Care attempts to unravel this complex subject by providing practical guidance and information on all aspects of lambing and lamb care. It covers the major diseases and problems in lambs, from poisoning to foot and mouth disease, and includes chapters on the health of the ewe (including abortion issues), preventative methods, lambing techniques and also considers animal welfare issues.

• A first aid manual for all sheep farmers and veterinary students, with essential information on improving lamb mortality and avoiding stress at lambing time

• New material on zoonotic infections, handling and storage of drugs, flock health plans, and considerations for organic producers

• Lots of colour photographs to aid in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease

McDonald's Veterinary Endocrinology & Reproduction

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Iowa State Univ., Ames. Textbook provides foundations for understanding the reproductive processes of seven domestic species, including llamas, alpacas, and camelids. Emphasizes new developments and progress made in the areas of endocrinology, physiology, and biology of reproduction. For veterinary students. Previous edition: c1989.

Fertility and Obstetrics in Cattle

David E. Noakes

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(Blackwell Science). Univ. of London, U.K. Reference for veterinary students, surgeons, and anyone else working with cattle. Concisely formatted. New material on transrectal diagnostic ultrasonography. Softcover.

Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse

Gary England

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Following on from the successful format of the previous editions, Fertility and Obstetrics in the Horse 3e is a practical and user-friendly guide to equine reproduction. From explaining the anatomy of the mare's reproductive tract to detailing problems encountered during pregnancy, it covers all the major areas of concern as well as including the latest developments in diagnostic procedures and treatment techniques.

* Fully updated to take into account new developments and research;

* An ideal rapid reference for veterinary practitioners and veterinary students, as well as a crucial source of information and advice for those in the breeding business;

* New material includes expanded sections on the stallion endometritis and embryo transfer technologies, alternative methods of fertilization and insemination techniques.