Diagnosis and treatment of equine placentitis.
Abstract: Equine placentitis is a complex disease that has devastating consequences for horse owners. Placentitis is a significant cause of foal loss annually. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease are paramount for survival of the affected neonate. This article discusses current information on pathogenesis of the disease as well as diagnostic and therapeutic options.
Publication Date: 2006-11-30 PubMed ID: 17129802DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.08.005Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article is about equine placentitis, a serious disease in horses that often results in foal loss, highlighting its diagnosis and treatment methods.
Understanding Equine Placentitis
- Equine placentitis is a severe horse disease that can lead to devastating outcomes primarily marked by foal loss. The study focuses on the causes and effects of this disease, seeking to provide a comprehensive understanding of its nature.
- Being a complex ailment, it requires significant attention from both horse owners and veterinarians. By exploring the genesis of the disease, the research aids the audience in gaining a deeper comprehension of its pathogenesis.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Equine Placentitis
- The article underscores the significance of early and accurate diagnosis of equine placentitis to increase the chances of survival for the affected foals. Notably, the research elaborates on the available diagnostic procedures, potentially facilitating prompt identification of the disease.
- Furthermore, various therapeutic approaches are discussed, presenting horse owners and veterinarians with viable treatment options. These proposed methods aim to manage the disease effectively, thereby fostering enhanced health for affected horses and reduced foal loss.
The Role of Information on Placentitis Management
- According to the article, the availability of current and accurate information on equine placentitis is pivotal in managing the disease. The study emphasizes the importance of harnessing available knowledge and advancements concerning the disease, which can potentially aid in its effective diagnosis and treatment.
- Such information will better equip horse owners and vets to combat this disease, thus improving survival chances of neonates and minimizing the devastating impact triggered by the disease.
Cite This Article
APA
Macpherson ML.
(2006).
Diagnosis and treatment of equine placentitis.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 22(3), 763-776.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2006.08.005 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, PO Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32667, USA. macphersonm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horse Diseases / drug therapy
- Horse Diseases / physiopathology
- Horses
- Inflammation / diagnosis
- Inflammation / drug therapy
- Inflammation / physiopathology
- Inflammation / veterinary
- Placenta Diseases / diagnosis
- Placenta Diseases / drug therapy
- Placenta Diseases / physiopathology
- Placenta Diseases / veterinary
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / drug therapy
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / physiopathology
- Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / veterinary
- Progestins / therapeutic use
- Tocolytic Agents / therapeutic use
- Ultrasonography, Prenatal / veterinary
Citations
This article has been cited 2 times.- Sano Y, Matsuda K, Osaki K, Miyasho T, Tsuda T, Taniyama H. Systemic mycobacteriosis in an aborted thoroughbred fetus in Japan. J Vet Med Sci 2014 Dec;76(12):1617-21.
- Chenier TS, Whitehead AE. Foaling rates and risk factors for abortion in pregnant mares presented for medical or surgical treatment of colic: 153 cases (1993-2005). Can Vet J 2009 May;50(5):481-5.
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