Endometritis: Diagnostic Tools for Infectious Endometritis.
Abstract: Infectious endometritis is among the leading causes of subfertility in the mare. However, the best way to reliably diagnose these cases of infectious endometritis can be confusing to the veterinary practitioner. The goal of this article is to describe how to perform various sample collection techniques, what analyses can be performed on these samples, and how to interpret the results of these analysis. Additionally, future technologies will be presented that are not currently used in equine reproduction practice.
Published by Elsevier Inc.
Publication Date: 2016-11-05 PubMed ID: 27810037DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.001Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article explores various techniques for diagnically diagnosing infectious endometritis in mares, a leading cause of subfertility, and introduces forthcoming technologies that could potentially be game changers in equine reproduction practices.
Understanding Endometritis
- The research begins with a description of infectious endometritis and its significance in equine breeding. Specifically, it zeroes in on its role as a major contributor to subfertility in mares. The disease creates an unfavorable environment for conception and pregnancy in the female horse, leading to unsuccessful breeding attempts.
Diagnosis Difficulties
- The article delves into the diagnostic challenges faced by veterinary professionals. Despite being a common disease, the tools for reliably diagnosing endometritis can be confusing to practitioners, often making it a tricky task to identify and manage correctly.
Sampling Techniques
- One of the objectives of the article is to detail several sampling techniques seen as effective in diagnosing infectious endometritis. It explains the step-by-step procedure for each method, guiding veterinarians on how to collect samples competently and safely.
Analysis and Interpretation of Results
- Not only does this research offer instructions for sample collection but it also advises on the analyses to be conducted on the collected samples. It provides tips on how to interpret the results from these analyses, making it a comprehensive how-to manual on diagnosing infectious endometritis.
Future Technologies
- The conversation gets even more interesting as future technologies make it into the mix. Although these technologies are not yet implemented in equine reproduction practice, they hold promise for improving the diagnosis of endometritis. The research provides a sneak peek into these potential game changers, stimulating discussions around their applicability in future practices.
Cite This Article
APA
Ferris RA.
(2016).
Endometritis: Diagnostic Tools for Infectious Endometritis.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 32(3), 481-498.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.001 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Equine Reproduction Laboratory, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 3101 Rampart Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521, USA. Electronic address: rferris@colostate.edu.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Diagnostic Techniques, Obstetrical and Gynecological / veterinary
- Endometritis / diagnosis
- Endometritis / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Pregnancy
- Puerperal Infection / diagnosis
- Puerperal Infection / veterinary
- Veterinary Medicine
Citations
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- Thomson P, Pareja J, Núñez A, Santibáñez R, Castro R. Characterization of microbial communities and predicted metabolic pathways in the uterus of healthy mares.. Open Vet J 2022 Nov-Dec;12(6):797-805.
- Holyoak GR, Premathilake HU, Lyman CC, Sones JL, Gunn A, Wieneke X, DeSilva U. The healthy equine uterus harbors a distinct core microbiome plus a rich and diverse microbiome that varies with geographical location.. Sci Rep 2022 Aug 30;12(1):14790.
- Weber KS, Wagener K, Blanco M, Bauersachs S, Bollwein H. A comparative analysis of the intrauterine transcriptome in fertile and subfertile mares using cytobrush sampling.. BMC Genomics 2021 May 22;22(1):377.
- Köhne M, Kuhlmann M, Tönißen A, Martinsson G, Sieme H. Diagnostic and Treatment Practices of Equine Endometritis-A Questionnaire.. Front Vet Sci 2020;7:547.
- Canisso IF, Segabinazzi LGTM, Fedorka CE. Persistent Breeding-Induced Endometritis in Mares - a Multifaceted Challenge: From Clinical Aspects to Immunopathogenesis and Pathobiology.. Int J Mol Sci 2020 Feb 20;21(4).
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