Following the success of the first edition, this Manual has beencompletely updated and reorganized to be even more practical anduser-friendly. It follows reproductive medicine from mating, through conception and birth, looking at problems such asinfertility and dystocia along the way. Care of the neonate plusconditions that may affect new puppies and kittens are alsoincluded. New developments in drugs and in biotechnology arediscussed. Full colour photographs and illustrations support thetext, which has been prepared by international contributors.