Gary England is a veterinarian specialising in animal reproduction who has worked in clinical practice and research of dog breeding for 25 years. He is Professor of Comparative Veterinary Reproduction at the University of Nottingham and has published more than 100 scientific articles and numerous book chapters and reviews in the area. He is Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and the European College of Animal Reproduction, as well as being an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Reproduction. Drawing on his extensive research and clinical experience, this book represents his view of the subject area, and includes references to his own peer-reviewed publications demonstrating the impact of his contribution to the field.

Preface iv

Section 1: Breeding, Reproduction and Care of the Normal Animal 1

1 Care of the Juvenile, Genetics and Planning of Breeding 3

2 Anatomy of the Female 19

3 Physiology of the Female 28

4 Endocrinology of the Female 35

5 Clinical Examination of the Female 41

6 Anatomy of the Male 64

7 Physiology of the Male 69

8 Endocrinology of the Male 74

9 Normal Mating 77

10 Clinical Examination of the Male 83

11 Fertilization and the Optimal Breeding Time 109

12 Pregnancy and Lactation 120

13 Pregnancy Diagnosis 128

14 Normal Whelping 137

15 Care of Neonatal Puppies 148

Section 2: Abnormalities of Reproduction and the Perinatal Period 155

16 Abnormalities of the Female 157

17 Abnormalities of the Male 178

18 Intersex Animals 205

19 Abnormal Female Physiology and Endocrinology 209

20 Abnormal Male Physiology and Endocrinology 218

21 Abnormal Pregnancy 223

22 Abnormal Parturition and Problems After Whelping 232

23 Care of the Sick Neonate 246

24 Approach to Infertility Cases 254

Section 3: Control of Reproduction and Reproductive Technologies 265

25 Hormonal Contraception 267

26 Surgical Neutering 279

27 Pharmacological Control of Reproduction 287

28 Reproductive Biotechnology 315

Index 329