Treating the Mare with Placentitis: A Clinical Approach

Placentitis is a challenging condition in the mare to both diagnose and treat. The identification of clinical signs, use of ultrasonography, and interpretation of laboratory values (serum progestin and mammary secretion electrolytes) will be described. Current therapies for treating placental infect...

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Published inJournal of equine veterinary science Vol. 28; no. 11; pp. 703 - 708
Main Authors Macpherson, Margo L., Bailey, C. Scott
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Inc 01.11.2008
Subjects
bacterial infections
dams (mothers)
disease diagnosis
electrolytes
Equine
etiology
horse diseases
inflammation
literature reviews
mammary glands
Mare
mares
neonates
pathogenesis
periparturient diseases and disorders
placenta
Placentitis
Pregnancy
progestational hormones
signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
therapeutics
Treatment
ultrasonography
Ultrasound
Pregnancy
Equine
Mare
Treatment
Ultrasound
Placentitis
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Summary:Placentitis is a challenging condition in the mare to both diagnose and treat. The identification of clinical signs, use of ultrasonography, and interpretation of laboratory values (serum progestin and mammary secretion electrolytes) will be described. Current therapies for treating placental infections will be discussed. In addition, recommendations for managing the postpartum mare and neonate will be provided.
Bibliography:http://www.j-evs.com/
ISSN:0737-0806
1542-7412
DOI:10.1016/j.jevs.2008.10.008