Description
When Blessed are the Blood Mares was published in 1978, no other single source existed that contained such a wide range of information on the care of the breeding of mares from mating, through gestation, to foaling and nursing, and on the care of the young horse.
M. Phyllis Lose, V.M.D., internationally respected for her knowledge and expertise in equine medicine, explains the problems that can arise and how you can safely intervene and safeguard the well-being of the mare until the veterinarian arrives. She says that “problems encountered at any time can be solved in almost every case, if the owner or caretaker will learn what to avoid, how to prevent mistakes, and most important, when to summon the veterinarian.”
Even those with years of experience can still learn from this book. Dr. Lose’s language is technical enough not to insult the professional breeder, yet simple enough for the first-time breeder to grasp. She speaks with unmistakable authority but also with compassion for the mare. “Cows and women are tough,” she says, “mares are delicate.”
The dual goals of a successful birth and a well-cared-for mare and foal are more likely to be achieved when you have this extraordinary book giving you all the help you’re likely to need.
Dustjacket: Good
Condition: Good; previous owner’s name inside front; previous owner (a horse breeder) has added notes and underlines between pages 40 and 43, and highlighted several passages on pages 42 and 43.
- ASIN : 0876058489
- Publisher : MacMillan
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 228 pages
- ISBN : 0-02-575250-2
