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Introduction to breeding
Uterine Conditions that Affect Fertility
About this Talk
A presentation from Dr Angus McKinnon that addresses identifying and managing uterine conditions in the mare that can impact fertility, with an in-depth look at fertilisation, embryonic development and the establishment of a pregnancy.
Angus graduated from Melbourne University in 1978, and worked in private practice for a year, before heading to Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1980 to work and study for a Diploma in Large Animal Medicine. He continued at Ontario Veterinary College as Assistant Professor in Large Animal Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction for the period 1982-84. Angus then travelled to Colorado State University, USA, where he was employed as Assistant Professor in Equine Reproduction and Field Service 1984-1988, and as Associate Professor in Equine Medicine and Field Service 1988.
Speaker
Dr Angus McKinnon, BVSc, MSc, Diplomate ACT, DipVetMed., Diplomate ABVP
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Video details
- Length:
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28m 22s
- Subject:
- Introduction to breeding
- Published:
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29 Apr 2021
- Talk type:
- Talk
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