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Frontiers in veterinary science2018; 5; 128; doi: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00128

Treatment of Retained Fetal Membranes in the Mare-A Practitioner Survey.

Abstract: Retained fetal membranes (RFM) is a common post-partum problem in mares for which the treatment is highly variable. The aim of this study was (i) to investigate the different treatments used by equine practitioners for RFM and (ii) to determine if there is a difference between treatments used by reproductive specialists and general equine practitioners. Information regarding treatment of RFM was sought from veterinary practitioners via a survey and this was compared to recommendations in the current literature. The survey was sent out to equine veterinarians and mixed practitioners with a high equine case load. Most treatments of RFM were in line with current recommendations, while some obsolete practices are still routinely performed by a small number of practitioners. Treatment recommendations for RFM have changed over the last few decades, but there are no universally accepted guidelines. The vast variety of treatments reported by practitioners in the present survey reflect this lack of guidance. More extensive research is needed in this area to establish evidence-based, uniformly agreed upon protocols.
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Publication Date: 2018-06-19 PubMed ID: 29971242PubMed Central: PMC6018472DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00128Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research is a survey-based study examining the various treatment methods used by equine practitioners for retained fetal membranes (RFM) in mares. It highlights both the adoption and avoidance of current treatment recommendations, particularly the difference in treatment choices by reproductive specialists and general equine practitioners.

Research Methodology

The researchers conducted a survey to gather insights into the treatment methods for RFM adopted by equine practitioners. Here’s how they did it:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to equine veterinarians and mixed practitioners having a high number of horse patients.
  • This survey sought details about the different types of treatments utilized for dealing with RFM in mares.
  • The survey responses were then compared with the existing recommendations in the literature on RFM treatment.

Research Findings

The research provided several key findings:

  • The majority of the treatments for retained fetal membranes in mares were in line with current recommendations.
  • Obsolete practices, however, were still being performed by a small group of practitioners.
  • It was found that treatment recommendations have evolved over the past few decades, yet there are no universally accepted guidelines.
  • The wide variety of treatments reported by practitioners in the survey underscored the absence of universally accepted guidelines.

Research Recommendation

The study revealed that there is a pressing need for comprehensive, rigorous academic research in the field to develop evidence-based protocols for treating RFM in mares:

  • Such protocols would ensure consistent, reliable treatment across practices.
  • This would also help phase out obsolete practices and align all practitioners with up-to-date, effective treatment options.

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Warnakulasooriya DN, Marth CD, McLeod JA, Hanlon DW, Krekeler N. (2018). Treatment of Retained Fetal Membranes in the Mare-A Practitioner Survey. Front Vet Sci, 5, 128. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2018.00128

Publication

Frontiers in veterinary science
ISSN: 2297-1769
NlmUniqueID: 101666658
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 5
Pages: 128
PII: 128

Researcher Affiliations

Warnakulasooriya, Dinuka N
  • Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne Werribee, VIC, Australia.
Marth, Christina D
  • Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne Werribee, VIC, Australia.
McLeod, Jacqueline A
  • Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne Werribee, VIC, Australia.
Hanlon, David W
  • Matamata Veterinary Services Ltd. Matamata, New Zealand.
Krekeler, Natali
  • Asia-Pacific Centre for Animal Health, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne Werribee, VIC, Australia.

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