title: Comparative aspects of equine embryonic development.
abstract: The developmental changes in the equine conceptus, its maternal environment and their interaction during the first 4 weeks following fertilization are reviewed. Attention is drawn to species-specific events to show why the horse is such a valuable model in which to study early pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Animal Biotechnology-Embryo Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Ontario, Guelph, Canada.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Betteridge
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006736:Horses / Q000196:embryology*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy