Equine Flashcards
Equine Reproductive
Disease
with periods of estrus (receptivity
to breeding with a
After the period of winter inactivity
and transition, mares
increasing amounts of daylight,
it is possible to hasten the
giving
injections of various reproductive hormones.
is a (1) twin pregnancy.
Most abortions related to twinning
cannot breathe. The source of infected
Fescue grass/ شركعلا
fescue can be pasture, hay,
or bedding.
Infectious causes of abortion include viral, bacterial,
and fungal
based on vaccinating
at 5, 7, and 9 months of pregnancy as well as
carry the disease. Equine viral
arteritis can be spread sexually or
Prevention is based on vaccinating
both the mare and the stallion.
increased uteroplacental thickness at
Ascending placentitis in a mare. Note the
the level of the cervical star, and
congested and thick cervical star area.
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Leptospira spp placentitis is characterized by diffuse lesions
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Most leptospiral abortions occur between 6 and 9 mo of gestation.
may be found. Hyphae are found in the placenta, liver, lungs,
or
equigenitalis bacteria,
also known as the contagious
mares do not become pregnant after an infected mating.
If they do,
Although other bacteria may infect the mare’s genital tract,
most
with contagious equine metritis,
and no other sexually transmitted
weeks, but spots in the vagina
heal more slowly.
It occurs
occasionally
drying-off
period
reducing
and stopping the production
and empty. However,
in severe cases, treatment may require
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The patient is confined in stanchion in the standing position
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Cleaning the perineal region
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Light epidural anesthesia
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The tail is tied to one side