Assessment of uterine luminal pH in mares and the effect of dilute vinegar lavage on uterine luminal pH and endometrial health

The objectives of this study were to assess uterine luminal pH in mares during the estrous cycle, and evaluate the effect of dilute vinegar lavage on both uterine luminal pH and endometrial health. The study was conducted using a randomized block design in which eight mares (four Thoroughbred and four Standardbred) were aged matched then randomly assigned to two groups.

Source: Theriogenology - May 18, 2018 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Renee L. Thompson, Allan J. Gunn, Cyril P. Stephen, Heather Ip, Victoria J. Brookes Source Type: research