Breeding Older Mares
Maureen Blaney Flietner
July 15, 2023
Steps breeders can take to obtain foals from older mares with waning fertility.
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Steps breeders can take to obtain foals from older mares with waning fertility.
Research shows platelet-rich plasma and stem cell therapy can help treat post-breeding inflammation in mares.
One veterinarian calls for cultures, cytology, and antibiotics when indicated.
Are you thinking about breeding an older mare? Remember there are steps—some simple, some cutting-edge—breeders can take to obtain foals from mares with waning fertility.
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Researchers found that this selective NSAID reduces uterine inflammation while protecting follicular and gastrointestinal function in mares with persistent mating-induced endometritis.
Dr. Regina Turner shares the results of studies on antimicrobial options for metritis, treating blocked oviducts, estrus lengths and pregnancy rates, colic surgery in broodmares, and more.
One veterinarian has confirmed that a combination of drugs can disrupt biofilms in mares with endometritis, potentially making the uterus a happier place for embryo attachment and pregnancy.
Bacterial endometritis that is refractory to traditional antimicrobial treatment is a significant challenge to the equine breeding industry. Fortunately, several therapeutic options are currently available to clinicians for the treatment of biofilm-associated endometritis in horses.
Researchers tested a sulfadiazine and trimethoprim suspension specifically designed for oral administration with positive results.
Dr. Regina Turner recaps research on endometritis, factors affecting pregnancy rates, treating placentitis, and more.
Persistent uterine lining inflammation in horses can lead to lower pregnancy rates and increased early embryonic losses.
Dr. Terry Blanchard shares studies on endometritis, semen extenders, stem cell therapy, and more.
Carleigh Fedorka presented on biologic therapeutics as a treatment for endometritis in broodmares.
Researchers found that particular genetic types of E. coli responded to the various antibiotics differently.
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