Equine
Production -
Exceptionally
useful for use in assignments, this link provides
a wide variety of articles related to breeding
methods and various challenges encountered during
the breeding processes. Many avenues are explored
such as AI and cool semen transport. Study reports
are also detailed.
University
Lecture Notes -
Based
on Animal Science lectures at the University
of Winsconsin, USA, these links contain detailed
and illustrated information on animal reproduction
that compare th anatomy of various species and
many different aspects of their reproductive
systems and life-cycles.
Equine
Production -
This
article, written by Dr Mary Bancroft, discusses
the options open to mare owners when providing
a method of service. Natural service and AI
are both discussed, explaining possible reasons
for choosing each method.
Reproductive
Physiology of the Stallion -
Reproductive
Physiology of the Stallion, and Spermatogenesis
Based
on Animal Science lectures at the University
of Winsconsin, USA, these links contain detailed
and illustrated information on animal reproduction
that compare the anatomy of various species
and many different aspects of their reproductive
systems and life-cycles.
Reproductive
Physiology of the Mare -
Reproductive
Physiology of the Mare and the Oestrus Cycle
-
Based
on Animal Science lectures at the University
of Winsconsin, USA, these links contain detailed
and illustrated information on animal reproduction
that compare the anatomy of various species
and many different aspects of their reproductive
systems and life-cycles.
Reproductive
Physiology -
Colourful
website with the aid of photographs which
help to explain the mare's reproductive cycle.
Every thinkable aspect is covered from the
effects of puberty on a filly to progesterone
vs progestogens. Colour illustrations make
the site more user-friendly. This site is
truly brilliant for anyone sitting stud-related
exams.
Artificial
Insemination (AI) -
AI
Procedure -
The
history of AI as well as an outline of the
procedure are explained in note form.
Mare
owners guide -
A
mare-owners guide to using cool semen as
a method of service.
AI
Centre -
An
'outsiders guide' to AI, this site
is thorough and to the point. It
provides advice for mare owners
as well as statistics and science
for students. Useful links are also
available from this site.
Equine
Reproduction articles -
An
appropriately set out site with
detailed written description
of the processes involved with
using artificial insemination.
Also includes strategically
inserted photographs.
Equine
Research Centre -
The
Equine Research Centre have
put together this page which
is bursting with information
about chilled and frozen semen.
Cool
Semen Transport &
Embryo transfer -
Cool
Semen Transport -
Horse
owners guide but with
sufficient detail to
be termed 'quite scientific'.
Equine
Reproduction articles
- Two Parts Two
part article which
explains the processes
and science involved
in cool semen transport.
There are photos which
enlarge when selected
as well as information
which has been carefully
put together.
Embryo
Transfer -
Current
Equine Embryo Tranfer Techniques
-
Care
of the Expectant Mare and Neonatal Development
-
Care
of the Expectant Mare -
Foaling
Down -
Neonatal
Development - Concise,
written scientific overview of equine
fetal development. The explanation takes
the reader from conception to parturition.
Fractured
Ribs in Neonatal foals - Prevention
and treatment of fractured ribs in neonatal
foals. Written text with good scientific
content and veterinary terminology.
Partuition
- "Foaling at Home" In
this article the aim is to describe
the sequence of events in a normal delivery,
so that the attendant person has some
guidance as to when to summon immediate
veterinary assistance....
The
Mare and the importance of her surroundings
- A
guide to the requirements of the mare
in terms of surroundings and observation
as she reaches her time to give birth.
The importance of colostrums is outlined
as well as signs to look out for throughout.
Care
of the Foal -
Signs
of good health in the foal -
Feeding
During Pregnancy and the importance
of Colostrum - Contains
a nutritionists guide to the pregnant
mare during the last trimester of
pregnancy and into lactation. Also
contains links to pages about milk
and colostrum substitutes.
Foal
growth - An
informative page explaining what
you should expect from the newborn
foal and specific stages of development.
Nutrition is also discussed.
Care
of the Colt - Castration
aftercare instructions.
Developmental
disorders of the foal -
Osteochondrosis
(OCD) - A
thorough description of the disease
in note form. This is a good basis
from which to write an essay or
an assignment.
Osteochondritis
Dissecans (OCD) - Brilliant
explanation of this disease that
uses radiographic imagery to back
up its statements and aid your
learning.
General
Genetics -
University
of Kentucky Equine Parentage and
Verification and Research Laboratory
-
This
site contains specific information
on the following:
· Traditional Bloodtyping
· Haemolytic Disease Prevention
(Neonatal Isoerythrolysis)
· DNA Testing
· Colour Testing
· Research
University
of Kentucky Horse Genome Project
-
If
you are looking for recent discoveries
in equine genetics and current
projects, this is a brilliant
site for referencing and finding
out the latest information and
current topics being investigated.
University
of California, Davis -
This
is a book reference list
that can put students in
the right direction when
looking up a particular
aspect of equine genetics.
Genetics
and the Arabian Horse -
A
brilliant overview of the
genetic make-up of the Arabian
horse. This site is detailed,
specific and well put together.
Is
there a Gene that predisposes
Horses to having COPD ?
-
If
you are looking for recent
discoveries in equine genetics
and current projects, this
is a brilliant site for
referencing and finding
out the latest information
and current topics being
investigated.
Locating
the 'Tying-Up' Gene
-
Coat
Colour -
Horse
colour genetics -
Guide
to Horse colour genetics -
Colour
and colour inheritance in
horses - Based
around the Icelandic Pony.
