Endometritis: Nontraditional Therapies.
Abstract: Endometritis is characterized by inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus and is a leading cause of subfertility in broodmares. When traditional therapies fall short, nonconventional means can be used either to supplement or in lieu of customary practices to manage endometritis. This article reviews alternative therapies available for use in broodmare practice and provides anecdotal and scientific evidence supporting their use.
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Publication Date: 2016-10-08 PubMed ID: 27726985DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.002Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research explores alternative therapies available for the treatment of endometritis in broodmares when traditional therapies are inadequate. It evaluates both anecdotal observations and scientific evidence of these non-conventional therapies’ performance.
Understanding Endometritis
- The article emphasizes the importance of treating endometritis, a condition marked by inflammation of the endometrial lining of the uterus, as it is a major cause of subfertility in broodmares. Consistent treatment is important because if left unmanaged, it might lead to more serious fertility issues.
Limitations of Traditional Therapies
- The research also sheds light on the difficulties of treating endometritis using traditional therapies. There are cases where conventional treatments such as antibiotics, uterine lavage, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ineffective, leaving a void in treatment options.
Exploring Non-Traditional Therapies
- As a solution to the limitations of traditional therapies, the research explores non-traditional or alternative therapies that can be used either in conjunction with or as a replacement for usual practices.
- Although the article does not specify the alternative therapies explored, these often include: natural treatments, herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, nutritional supplements and unique management practices.
Evidence Supporting Non-Traditional Therapies
- The article presents both anecdotal observations from breeders and practitioners as well as scientific evidence supporting the use of these alternative therapies in treating endometritis in broodmares.
- This combined approach helps balance empirical insights with scientific rigor, making the research both practical and scientifically solid.
Implications for Broodmare Practice
- The exploration and validation of non-traditional therapies offer vets, breeders and horse owners fresh alternatives in managing endometritis – potentially leading to better broodmare health, fertility, and productivity in the long run.
Cite This Article
APA
Scoggin CF.
(2016).
Endometritis: Nontraditional Therapies.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 32(3), 499-511.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2016.08.002 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- LeBlanc Reproduction Center, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, 2150 Georgetown Road, Lexington, KY 40511, USA. Electronic address: cscoggin@roodandriddle.com.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Endometritis / therapy
- Endometritis / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / therapy
- Horses
- Pregnancy
- Puerperal Infection / therapy
- Puerperal Infection / veterinary
- Veterinary Medicine
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