Breeding is a bitch
Practical Veterinary and Husbandry Guidance for the Canine Breeder
by Dr. Kurt de Cramer
Description
Although this book is primarily written for dog breeders it will also be of value to anyone who works with dogs on a daily basis, i.e. veterinarians, dog trainers, canine protection and security services, service dogs for the military, police canine units, animal shelters and dog kennels as it also deals with conditions unique to larger dog colonies. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced breeder, “Breeding is a Bitch” will help you identify, correct or prevent many problems that you are sure to encounter. Its comprehensive nature classes it as a reference book on dog breeding. Its main focus is dog reproduction, i.e. the heat cycle, breeding soundness, genital diseases, pregnancy, lactation, whelping, caesarean section, artificial reproductive techniques, fertility problems and neonatal disease and survival. It also covers the ethical aspects of dog breeding, how most breeders start off, nutrition, routine preventative health measures, parasite control and various matters and conditions related to the keeping of dogs. It comprehensively covers practical genetics for dog breeders “Breeding is a bitch”, will enable beginners to start off on a less rocky path as it deals with problems that even the most experienced dog breeders find challenging. Dr Kurt De Cramer Dr Kurt De Cramer was born in Belgium, in 1962, where he attended primary school. His family later immigrated to South Africa where he completed high school and qualified as a veterinarian from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria, in 1986. He completed his National service at the Bourke’s luck dog training unit where he was introduced to the breeding of service dogs and their health problems. He started his veterinary career at a research Laboratory and entered private practice in 1992 when he co-founded the Rant-en-Dal Animal Hospital. In furthering his studies he obtained his Masters degree MMedVet(Gyn) – Specialist theriogenologist (Animal reproduction) degree from the same university and is currently completing a PhD study. As a general practitioner he focuss
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Endorsements
Kurt is probably the most appropriate author I know of a book covering such an ambitious field that is aimed at both laypersons and professionals interested in canine reproduction. He has “qualified” to do this both on paper via the formal, academic route and via the real-life school of many years of “in-practice” experience. Kurt is both a veterinarian with specialist registration in veterinary reproduction and is a partner in a busy small-animal practice with arguably the largest clientele of dog and cat breeders in South Africa. He communicates fluently on many levels, being equally at-home with peer-reviewed scientific publications as he is with the first-time breeder in a consultation. Kurt has been the energy force behind many breeders’ seminars and talks. His interest has motivated him to visit breeders and veterinary practices at home and abroad to further his knowledge in this most productive of fields. His drive to solve many of the dilemmas of breeding has resulted in research trials with valuable observations that have enhanced his own, as well as his colleagues’ approach to many of these challenges. The results of this have been demonstrated by his status amongst breeders from the smallest to the largest operations. It is my firm opinion that what Kurt has to share is currently unique internationally in its breadth of knowledge and practical value to breeders and veterinarians alike. ------------------------------------- Professor Martin Schulman MMedVet(Gyn) BVSc(Hons) BSc MRCVS Veterinary Specialist Theriogenologist
Bibliographic Information
- Publication Date January 2014
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9780992191061
- Publication Country or regionSouth Africa
- FormatHardback
- Primary Price R799 (ZAR)
- Pages400
- ReadershipBreeders
- Publish StatusUnpublished
- EditionFirst
- IllustrationFull Colour
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