Main description:

Veterinary Embryology, 2nd Edition, has been updated to reflect the many changes that have developed in the field; the text has been fully revised and expanded and is now in full colour and many pedagogical features and a companion website have been developed. * A new edition of this highly successful student textbook, updated to reflect the latest developments in the field of embryology, with the inclusion of four new chapters * Written by a team of authors with extensive experience of teaching this subject * Short concise chapters on key topics describe complex concepts in a user-friendly way * Additional tables, flow diagrams and numerous hand-drawn illustrations support the concepts presented in the text

Contents:

About the authors Preface Acknowledgements About the companion website 1 Historical aspects of embryology 2 Division, growth and differentiation of cells 3 Gametogenesis 4 Fertilisation 5 Cleavage 6 Gastrulation 7 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development 8 Stem cells 9 Establishment of the basic body plan 10 Coelomic cavities 11 Foetal membranes 12 Forms of implantation and placentation 13 Embryo mortality in domestic species 14 Cardiovascular system 15 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis 16 Nervous system 17 Muscular and skeletal systems 18 Digestive system 19 Respiratory system 20 Urinary system 21 Male and female reproductive systems 22 Structures in the head and neck 23 Endocrine system 24 Eye and ear 25 Integumentary system 26 Age determination of the embryo and foetus 27 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species 28 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors which adversely affect prenatal development Glossary Useful websites Index