Download or read book Allen's Fertility and Obstetrics in the Dog written by Gary England and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 1997-12-23 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple and concise guide to the various conditions which affect the process of reproduction in dogs and bitches. The book considers all aspects of the physiology, anatomy and endocrinology of the male and female reproductive system, followed by a discussion of mating, pregnancy and parturition. Later chapters describe problems such as anatomical abnormalities, abnormal physiology and endocrinology, intersexuality, infertility, contraception and surgical procedures. Fully updated to include recent research and developments. New sections include ultrasonographic examination of the male and female reproductive tract, pregnancy diagnosis, diseases of the prostate gland, semen preservation and artificial insemination and the pharmacological control of reproduction.