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The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice2006; 22(2); 519-x; doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.010

Reproductive tract infections in horses.

Abstract: Diagnosis, treatment, and, ultimately, prevention of reproductive disease are vital components of equine veterinary medicine. A thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology is necessary to reconcile the pathologic findings of disease. Only then can a rational treatment plan be formulated. Many recent advances in knowledge about the reproductive system of multiple species have application to the mare and stallion.
Publication Date: 2006-08-03 PubMed ID: 16882486DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.010Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article is about diagnosing, treating and preventing reproductive infections in horses, with an emphasis on understanding the equine reproductive anatomy and physiology to better manage these conditions.

Understanding Reproductive Tract Infections in Horses

  • The research focuses on reproductive tract infections in horses. These infections are significant as they can impact equine health and breeding ability. The research recognizes that to diagnose, treat, and, eventually prevent these diseases, it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the equine reproductive system.
  • The paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the anatomy and physiology of the equine reproductive tract to identify pathological findings linked to diseases. A clear understanding of the reproductive system’s structure and function is needed to explain and interpret the deviations caused by disease and formulate an effective treatment plan.

Advances and Application in Reproductive Knowledge

  • It also notes that recent advances in knowledge of the reproductive systems across multiple species could be applied to horses. This fact underscores the necessity of interdisciplinary and interspecies knowledge-sharing in veterinary medicine. By learning from the findings in other species, researchers can develop improved strategies to manage reproductive infections in horses.
  • Although the abstract doesn’t specify the progress, it suggests that these advancements have potential applications for both mares (female horses) and stallions (male horses). The medical and biological changes revealed in other species might shed light on equine diseases and help develop treatment and prevention plans tailored specifically to horses.

Cite This Article

APA
Lu KG, Morresey PR. (2006). Reproductive tract infections in horses. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 22(2), 519-x. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2006.03.010

Publication

ISSN: 1558-4224
NlmUniqueID: 8511904
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Pages: 519-x

Researcher Affiliations

Lu, Kristina G
  • Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, 4250 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY 40511, USA. luk@alumni.upenn.edu
Morresey, Peter R

    MeSH Terms

    • Animals
    • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
    • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
    • Communicable Diseases / diagnosis
    • Communicable Diseases / therapy
    • Communicable Diseases / veterinary
    • Female
    • Genital Diseases, Female / diagnosis
    • Genital Diseases, Female / therapy
    • Genital Diseases, Female / veterinary
    • Genital Diseases, Male / diagnosis
    • Genital Diseases, Male / therapy
    • Genital Diseases, Male / veterinary
    • Genitalia, Female / immunology
    • Genitalia, Female / microbiology
    • Genitalia, Male / immunology
    • Genitalia, Male / microbiology
    • Horse Diseases / diagnosis
    • Horse Diseases / microbiology
    • Horse Diseases / therapy
    • Horses
    • Humans
    • Male
    • Pregnancy

    Citations

    This article has been cited 2 times.
    1. Wollanke B, Gerhards H, Ackermann K. Infectious Uveitis in Horses and New Insights in Its Leptospiral Biofilm-Related Pathogenesis. Microorganisms 2022 Feb 7;10(2).
    2. Scholtz M, Guthrie AJ, Newton R, Schulman ML. Review of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae as venereal pathogens in horses. Equine Vet J 2025 May;57(3):587-597.
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