Endometritis
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Managing Fungal Endometritis in Broodmares
Use a multidimensional treatment approach to give mares the best chance for recovery.
Photo by Sara Lyle, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT
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New Treatment for Mare Endometritis Examined (AAEP 2011)
The buffered chelators had no deleterious effects on the endometrium or the establishment of pregnancy.
Photo by Sara Lyle, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT
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Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.
Photo by Anne M. Eberhardt
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Managing Fungal Endometritis in Broodmares
December 02, 2012
Use a multidimensional treatment approach to give mares the best chance for recovery.... Read More
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New Treatment for Mare Endometritis Examined (AAEP 2011)
March 10, 2012
The buffered chelators had no deleterious effects on the endometrium or the establishment of pregnancy.... Read More
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Proper Use of Antibiotics for Uterine Infections (AAEP 2011)
February 01, 2012
Ensure a bacterial infection that will respond to antibiotics is actually present before beginning treatment.... Read More
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Mare Response to Endometritis Treatment
October 22, 2011
In some mares chronic uterine inflammation is a persistent problem that can interfere with pregnancy.... Read More
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Dirty Mares
March 01, 2011
Are there any new treatments on the horizon for "dirty mares"? I have a mare that is having trouble conceiving... Read More
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Endometritis in Horses Explained
November 01, 2010
Often, the only clinical sign of endometritis is not what you do see but what you don't see: a pregnancy. Endometritis is a major cause of female infertility, affecting up to 15% of broodmares. But because it frequently lacks clear clinical signs... Read More
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Visiting Scientists Target Endometritis
September 20, 2010
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center plays host to visiting scientists from around the world, and this summer was no exception. Mette Christoffersen, DVM, and Morten Petersen, PhD, DVM, Dipl. ACT, both from the University of ... Read More
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Twelve New Equine Fact Sheets Available From TheHorse.com
May 12, 2010
This week TheHorse.com has launched 12 free, handy Fact Sheets on topics of interest to hands-on horse owners. These are invaluable additions to the more than 30 widely acclaimed Fact Sheets that TheHorse.com launched in 2009...... Read More
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NSAIDs for Mating-Induced Endometritis Examined in Mares
March 06, 2010
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs could assist vets managing persistent mating-induced endometritis (PMIE), a chronic inflammation of the lining of the uterine wall after breeding or artificial insemination, a leading cause of reduced ferti... Read More
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Endometritis in the Mare
August 07, 2009
Endometritis, an inflammation of the interior lining of the uterus, continues to be a major cause of subfertility or infertility in the mare. There are many diagnostic tools that have been developed to determine if a mare has... Read More
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Uterine Inflammation, AAEP 2008
June 26, 2009
The mare's reproductive tract is similar to the respiratory tract in that both have mucosal immune systems. In both areas, the mucosal immune system is capable of producing excessive quantities of mucus when persistently irritated. Robert C.... Read More
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Successful Breeding of Older Maiden Mares Depends on Several Factors
July 24, 2007
Success when breeding older maiden mares depends on the management of several factors that contribute to the retention of excessive fluid in the uterus, including insufficient lymph drainage, a uterus hanging over the pelvic brim, and a tight... Read More
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Uterine Inflammatory Response: A Review
July 16, 2007
One of the biggest challenges in successful equine reproduction is uterine inflammation. Increased inflammation can destroy spermatozoa before they have a chance to fertilize the egg, and it can create a hostile environment that kills an embryo.... Read More
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Reducing Breeding-Induced Endometritis by Simplifying Management?
February 01, 2007
Modern breeding management and assisted reproduction might actually exacerbate the issue of mating-induced endometritis, according to Mats Troedsson, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, a professor of equine theriogenology in the Department of Large Animal Clinical... Read More
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Immunostimulant Helps Mares with Endometritis Maintain Pregnancy
February 01, 2007
"Post-breeding endometritis is a major cause of subfertility, affecting approximately 15% of mares," said John Steiner, DVM, Dipl. ACT, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. "We know it's a big problem, so we've tried an adjunct treatment to see... Read More
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Buserelin Use in the Anestrus Mare
February 01, 2007
A compounded drug has shown considerable promise in treating anestrus mares--those that are not cycling and thus are difficult to impregnate. Walter Zent, DVM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, described his experience using Buserelin in mare... Read More
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Endometritis Diagnosis and Management
February 01, 2007
When a mare is bred by natural cover, the uterine lining, or endometrium, becomes inflamed. The stallion deposits semen in the uterus, as well as bacteria, bits of debris, and seminal fluid. The normally sterile uterus becomes irritated and... Read More
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From Breeding to Birth
February 01, 2007
Testing innovative techniques and brushing up on common procedures are the lifeblood of advancing any medical specialty, and the field of equine reproduction is no exception. Veterinarians are always looking for new ways to improve procedures they... Read More
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Immunotherapy for Broodmares
February 01, 2007
Endometritis has been the bane of many broodmares and their owners through the years. It frequently has been blamed for mares not becoming pregnant and, when they do conceive, for early embryonic death. The result has been serious economic losses... Read More
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Breeding Expertise
December 01, 2006
The annual conference of the Society for Theriogenology (SFT) was held Aug. 22-26 in St. Paul, Minn. Scientists and clinicians specializing in reproduction shared new research and updated views on many topics during the conference. Following are... Read More
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Diagnosing Endometritis--Biopsies vs. Swabs
November 01, 2005
Is an endometrial swab the best screening tool for endometritis, or inflammation of the uterine lining (endometrium)? Not according to a recently published study from Denmark in Theriogenology that compared endometrial swabs with biopsies to... Read More
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Mare Breeding Problems: Make Room for Baby
December 01, 2003
One of your main objectives whether you own or work with broodmares should be to produce the maximum number of live, healthy foals from the mares bred during the previous season.... Read More
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Uterine Lavage Before Insemination Not Harmful to Fertility
June 01, 2003
Uterine lavage can be performed immediately prior to artificial insemination in mares without adversely affecting fertility, according to a recent study completed at the University of Idaho (UI) in Moscow, Idaho. The uterine lavage process is... Read More
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Flea Control Product for Fungal Endometritis in Mares
April 01, 2003
Lufenuron is a once-a-month flea control product for dogs and cats. The active ingredient inhibits chitin production; chitin is a component of the outer surface of many insects. Fungal organisms also contain chitin in their cell walls, making... Read More
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AAEP Convention: Reproduction
March 01, 2003
The reproduction session was something of an A to Z seminar. It started with discussions on endometrial echotexture (ultrasound results) and using computer analysis to determine when a mare will ovulate, or has ovulated, and along the way... Read More
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Q. Vet Q&A: My veterinarian said my mare probably didn't conceive this year because she was "dirty." We treated her and cleared up her problem, but what are our chances of getting her pregnant, and could she get "dirty" again? A: The term "dirty mare" can be very complicated, and one that applies to as many as 85% of broodmares that have problems conceiving.
