Post-breeding inflammation and endometrial cytology in mares.
Abstract: Endometritis has been reported to be the third most common medical condition of horses. Timely diagnosis and treatment of endometritis in mares increases the chance of pregnancy. Exfoliative endometrial cytology is often used as a clinical tool to evaluate endometrial inflammation through detection of neutrophils. There is a lack of information on the time frame for changes in endometrial cytologic parameters following breeding. The main objectives of this article are to use current information to describe systematic analysis of endometrial cytology using standardized methods for sample collection and interpretation, and discuss how these parameters change in relationship to post-breeding interval and mare susceptibility.
Publication Date: 2005-06-28 PubMed ID: 15978660DOI: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.041Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research focuses on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of endometritis, a common condition in mares which can affect pregnancy outcomes. The study uses a specific diagnostic tool – endometrial cytology – to monitor changes following breeding and evaluate inflammation in the horse’s endometrium.
Understanding Endometritis in Mares
- Endometritis is the inflammation of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and it is the third most common medical condition found in horses.
- This condition can have a negative impact on the chance of pregnancy in mares, hence the need for its timely diagnosis and treatment.
The Role of Exfoliative Endometrial Cytology
- Exfoliative endometrial cytology is a diagnostic tool wherein cells from the endometrium are collected and analyzed. This aids in the evaluation of endometrial inflammation as it helps to detect the presence of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell typically associated with inflammation and infection.
- This clinical tool has been proven effective, but lacks information regarding the time frame for changes in endometrial cytologic parameters following breeding. This lack of data is one of the main dilemmas that this research aims to address.
Objectives of the Research
- The research primarily aims to provide a systematic method of analyzing endometrial cytology. This would help in standardizing the sample collection process and interpretation of results.
- The research also intends to investigate how these cytologic parameters shift concerning the post-breeding interval, and how these changes connect to mare susceptibility.
Implication of the Research
- The standardized methods will allow for more accurate diagnosis and treatment, and hence, reduce the impact of endometritis on fertility.
- Through understanding the relationship between the post-breeding interval, endometrial cytologic parameters, and the susceptibility of mares, adjustments can be made towards appropriate breeding management and treatment strategies.
Cite This Article
APA
Card C.
(2005).
Post-breeding inflammation and endometrial cytology in mares.
Theriogenology, 64(3), 580-588.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2005.05.041 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- 52 Campus Drive, Department LACS, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Sask., Canada SK S7N 5B4. claire.card@usask.ca
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Breeding
- Endometritis / diagnosis
- Endometritis / microbiology
- Endometritis / pathology
- Endometritis / veterinary
- Endometrium / microbiology
- Endometrium / pathology
- Female
- Horse Diseases / microbiology
- Horse Diseases / pathology
- Horses
- Neutrophils / pathology
- Pregnancy
- Therapeutic Irrigation / veterinary
- Uterus
Citations
This article has been cited 6 times.- D'Agostino A, Di Palma T, Cecchini Gualandi S, Boni R. Fluorescence Spectroscopy for the Diagnosis of Endometritis in the Mare.. Animals (Basel) 2022 Apr 29;12(9).
- Lange-Consiglio A, Funghi F, Cantile C, Idda A, Cremonesi F, Riccaboni P. Case Report: Use of Amniotic Microvesicles for Regenerative Medicine Treatment of a Mare With Chronic Endometritis.. Front Vet Sci 2020;7:347.
- Rink BE, Beyer T, French HM, Watson E, Aurich C, Donadeu FX. The Fate of Autologous Endometrial Mesenchymal Stromal Cells After Application in the Healthy Equine Uterus.. Stem Cells Dev 2018 Aug 1;27(15):1046-1052.
- Buczkowska J, Kozdrowski R, Nowak M, Raś A, Staroniewicz Z, Siemieniuch MJ. Comparison of the biopsy and cytobrush techniques for diagnosis of subclinical endometritis in mares.. Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2014 Apr 4;12:27.
- Maischberger E, Irwin J, Carrington S, Duggan V. Equine post-breeding endometritis: A review.. Ir Vet J 2008 Mar 1;61(3):163-8.
- Verstegen J, Dhaliwal G, Verstegen-Onclin K. Canine and feline pregnancy loss due to viral and non-infectious causes: a review.. Theriogenology 2008 Aug;70(3):304-19.
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