Practical Stud Management

Practical Stud Management by John Rose. Published by Howell Book House, NY, 1990. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. ISBN 0876058853. LCCN 89-20078. What really happens to a mare when she is sent to stud; How can you ensure she is ready to go to stud; How should she be looked after on her return; How do you take care of the newly born foal until it reaches maturity; How does a stud manager decide when a mare is ready to breed; How can stallions be helped to fulfill their potential; Are artificial insemination and embryo transfer viable propositions? All these questions and more are answered in the practical book. All aspects of breeding and stud management are covered and the book is unique in containing the most up to date and scientific principles available and presenting them in a way that is useful to the busy professional engaged in this aspect of livestock management. Though aimed primarily at stud owners and managers, it is sufficiently practical to be a useful guide to breeding for the owner of a single mare, and the growing student market. 195 Pgs. Description text copyright 2006 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 11250.