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

About the authors, viiPreface, ixAcknowledgements, xiAbout the companion website, xii1 Historical aspects of embryology, 12 Division, growth and differentiation of cells, 133 Gametogenesis, 204 Fertilisation, 265 Cleavage, 336 Gastrulation, 397 Cell signalling and gene functioning during development, 458 Stem cells, 599 Establishment of the basic body plan, 6710 Coelomic cavities, 7311 Foetal membranes, 8112 Forms of implantation and placentation, 9213 Embryo mortality in domestic species, 11214 Cardiovascular system, 11915 Embryological and postnatal features of haematopoiesis, 14816 Nervous system, 16717 Muscular and skeletal systems, 19518 Digestive system, 21419 Respiratory system, 23220 Urinary system, 24021 Male and female reproductive systems, 25122 Structures in the head and neck, 27423 Endocrine system, 28924 Eye and ear, 29825 Integumentary system, 31426 Age determination of the embryo and foetus, 33127 Assisted reproductive technologies used in domestic species, 33828 Genetic, chromosomal and environmental factors whichadversely affect prenatal development, 351Glossary, 371Useful websites, 377Index, 379