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Placentitis in the Mare - Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

April 01, 2014

Posted by Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf in Mare Management

Placentitis, an inflammation of the placenta usually caused by an infectious agent, has emerged as a leading cause of reproductive loss in the equine breeding industry. This has a large economic and emotional impact when the pregnancy progresses until close to term but unfortunately ends in abortion or the birth of a small ill-thrifty foal. The placenta is composed of the amnion, which surrounds the fetus, and the chorio-allantois that attaches to the endometrium of the mare. These structures protect the fetus and provide gas and nutrient exchange allowing the foal to grow. When placentitis occurs it usually affects the chorioallantois compromising the foal because there is a loss of attachment of the placenta to the endometrium or the presence of infection and inflammation.

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Preparing Your Mare for Breeding

March 21, 2012

Posted by Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf in Mare Management

There are many factors to consider before you breed your mare. This Q&A with reproduction specialist, Dr. Karen Wolfsdorf of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute will help you be prepared.

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