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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2016; 32(3); 465-480; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.004

Endometritis: Managing Persistent Post-Breeding Endometritis.

Abstract: Endometritis was rated as the third most common medical problem encountered in adult horses in North America. It is the leading cause of subfertility in broodmares and is a major contributor to economic loss in the horse breeding industry, with pregnancy rates reported to be as low as 21% in mares with severe endometritis. Endometritis may be categorized as: endometrosis (chronic degenerative endometritis), acute, chronic, active, dormant, subclinical, clinical, and persistent post-breeding. These classifications are not mutually exclusive, and mares may change categories within breeding seasons or estrous cycles or may fit in multiple classifications. This chapter will focus on discussing etiology and management strategies for mares affected by persistent post-breeding endometritis. Overall, these mares are considered subfertile but acceptable pregnancy and foaling rates can be achieved with appropriate breeding management.
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Publication Date: 2016-11-05 PubMed ID: 27810036DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.004Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article discusses the causes and management strategies for mares affected by persistent post-breeding endometritis, a common reproductive problem in horses that significantly reduces fertility rates.

What is Endometritis?

  • Endometritis is one of the significant health issues in adult horses, particularly in North America, where it ranks third on the list of common medical problems.
  • This condition is a leading factor of subfertility in broodmares, greatly impacting the horse breeding industry. It has been observed that mares affected by severe endometritis show a drastically low pregnancy rate, sometimes as low as 21%.

Classifications of Endometritis

  • The researchers categorize Endometritis into several forms: endometrosis (chronic degenerative endometritis), acute, chronic, active, dormant, subclinical, clinical, and persistent post-breeding. The categorization is based on the nature, severity, and duration of the condition.
  • These classifications aren’t mutually exclusive, meaning a mare can exhibit symptoms of multiple categories, or her classification may change within breeding seasons or estrous cycles. This flexibility suggests the unpredictability and complexity of the disease.

Focus on Persistent Post-Breeding Endometritis

  • This specific study delves into understanding and managing a specific type of endometritis referred to as ‘persistent post-breeding endometritis.’ This is a condition manifested after breeding, which persists and thus often impairs fertility rates.
  • While mares with this condition are usually considered subfertile, the researchers are optimistic that with the right breeding protocols and management, acceptable pregnancy and foaling rates can potentially be achieved.

Importance of the Study

  • This research seeks to provide valuable insights into one of the challenging health conditions impacting the horse breeding industry. By identifying etiology and effective management strategies, it could contribute to reducing economic loss in the sector.
  • Designed to enhance understanding and practical handling of persistent post-breeding endometritis, this study could help breeders improve fertility rates in affected mares and eventually, breed healthier foals.

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APA
Canisso IF, Stewart J, Coutinho da Silva MA. (2016). Endometritis: Managing Persistent Post-Breeding Endometritis. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 32(3), 465-480. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.004

Publication

The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
ISSN: 1558-4224
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 32
Issue: 3
Pages: 465-480
PII: S0749-0739(16)30043-8

Researcher Affiliations

Canisso, Igor F
  • Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2001 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61822, USA.
Stewart, Jamie
  • Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 2001 S Lincoln Ave, Urbana, IL 61822, USA.
Coutinho da Silva, Marco A
  • Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, 601 Vernon Tharp St, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. Electronic address: marco.dasilva@cvm.osu.edu.

MeSH Terms

  • Animals
  • Breeding
  • Endometritis / prevention & control
  • Endometritis / veterinary
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / prevention & control
  • Horses
  • Pregnancy
  • Puerperal Infection / prevention & control
  • Puerperal Infection / veterinary

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