When it comes to a mare's uterus, ultrasound examination and cytology (examination of cells under a microscope) can give a veterinarian a pretty good picture of what's going on inside that could be confounding conception. However, comparing these results to culture (testing of samples for pathogens) helped researchers on a recent study link specific bacteria with certain uterine signs, which

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