Equine Reproductive Tract Bacteria Studied
Natalie DeFee Mendik, MA
June 16, 2012
One study showed bacteria on stallions’ external genitalia do not appear to affect stallion or mare fertility.
One study showed bacteria on stallions’ external genitalia do not appear to affect stallion or mare fertility.
Breeding soundness exams should include a physical exam, a genitalia exam, a libido exam, and a semen exam.
SLC can help breeders address problems associated with breeding both stallions and mares.
Using cooled-shipped semen to breed mares is a common practice, but not all spermatozoa tolerate cooling well.
Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.
Foss explained a number of scientifically advanced assisted reproduction techniques and relayed how they work.
The team measured anti-Mullerian hormone in the blood to successfully diagnose chryptorchidism.
The guidelines focus on controlling the transmission of EAV, CEM, and EHV-1.
The time required to train a stallion to use a dummy mount can range from few days to several weeks.
A stallion must be in good physical condition and not overweight at the start of the breeding season.
A scaled-up single layer centrifugation method improved stored semen quality.
Genomics is in its infancy, and we have a lot to learn. But have no doubt, its impact on equine infectious diseases will be as great as that of vaccination and antibiotics.
Research has shown that some dietary changes have a beneficial effect on semen quality and stallion fertility.
Katheryn Cerny will complete her master’s in veterinary science at the University of Kentucky in early 2012.
Preliminary research showed that ergot alkaloids had minimal effects on stallions’ and colts’ fertility.
Equine semen quality and quantity were not significantly improved with pentoxifylline administration.
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