Collecting Equine Genital Swabs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 true equine venereal bacterial pathogens?
A
- “CEMO” Taylorella Equigenitalis
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Pseudomonas aeroguinosa
2
Q
Which pathogens are associated with the mares endometrium?
A
- strep zooepidemicas
- E. COli
- staph aureus
3
Q
What are the aims of venereal disease control?
A
- ID carriers stallions and teasers
- ID acutley infected/carrier mares
4
Q
When does swabbing occour?
A
After 1st Jan =, and before stallion/teaser used for mating
5
Q
What should cultures be tested for?
A
- aerobic and microaerophilic culture or CEMO qPR
