Uterine Therapy Options in Broodmares
Erica Larson
May 2, 2012
Accurate diagnosis can allow effective treatment of uterine conditions in broodmares to improve fertility.
Accurate diagnosis can allow effective treatment of uterine conditions in broodmares to improve fertility.
The first step in managing an equine foot problem successfully is to attain an accurate diagnosis.
These issues can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated promptly and properly.
Even the tiniest leg laceration can have dire consequences for nearby tendons if left untreated.
Breeding soundness exams should include a physical exam, a genitalia exam, a libido exam, and a semen exam.
In recent years, a deadly disease–hendra virus–has been making waves in the Australian equine industry.
Sleep deprivation is an important, but not fully understood, equine health condition.
Using cooled-shipped semen to breed mares is a common practice, but not all spermatozoa tolerate cooling well.
Treatment of mares with oral gallium nitrate significantly reduced fecal concentrations of virulent R. equi.
Fluphenazine, a human antipsychotic drug, has drawbacks that often preclude its use in horses.
Delayed wound closure involves suturing wounds four to five days after injury.
Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.
Equine wounds need to be managed carefully to prevent the development of exuberant granulation tissue.
Researchers are testing a ‘cancer vaccine’ to determine if it might be a viable equine treatment option.
A horse in respiratory distress or displaying other signs of airway ailments warrants a call to a veterinarian
Studies in human medicine are yielding promising results to support aucpuncture use in equine reproduction.
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