Broodmare Reproduction for the Equine Practitioner – William B. Ley

Broodmare Reproduction for the Equine Practitioner by William B. Ley is a comprehensive yet concise veterinary reference dedicated to reproductive health, fertility, and breeding management in mares.

Part of the Equine Made Easy series, this practical handbook provides a structured approach to reproductive examinations, diagnostic techniques, breeding procedures, and the management of fertility-related conditions.

Designed primarily for equine veterinarians, veterinary students, and professional breeders, the book combines clinical information with illustrations and step-by-step guidance.

Key topics covered include:

• Reproductive anatomy and physiology: Understanding the mare's reproductive organs, ovarian activity, fertilisation, and the oestrous cycle.

• Breeding management: Estrus detection, natural covering, artificial insemination, and reproductive scheduling.

• Fertility assessment: Clinical examinations, ultrasonography, endometrial cytology, cultures, and biopsies.

• Pregnancy diagnosis: Techniques for identifying and monitoring pregnancy, including ultrasonography and hormonal assessment.

• Reproductive disorders: Infectious and non-infectious causes of infertility, endometritis, ovarian abnormalities, and early embryonic loss.

• Preventive veterinary care: Biosecurity, vaccination programmes, nutrition, and reproductive health management.

• Assisted reproductive technologies: Embryo transfer, follicular aspiration, oocyte collection, and other reproductive techniques.

The book includes practical protocols, clinical illustrations, a glossary of reproductive terminology, and recommended reading for further study.

Its accessible organisation makes it useful both as a study resource and as a reference for specific reproductive procedures.

A valuable specialist addition to the library of equine veterinarians, veterinary students, and professionals involved in horse breeding and reproductive management.