High Prevalence of Subclinical Endometritis in Problem Mares – Effect of Activation and Treatment on Fertility

ß-hemolytic Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus is the most commonly isolated pathogen in the uterus of mares. We recently demonstrated that bacterial activation, using a commercial growth medium, bActivate instilled in the uterus, enable diagnosis of subclinical S. zooepidemicus endometritis ( Petersen et al. Veterinary Microbiology, 2015;179:119-125). To assess the effect of subclinical infections on fertility activation was introduced as a diagnostic aid during preparation of barren problem mares for breeding at a well-managed Irish thoroughbred stud farm during the breeding seasons 201 5+2016.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research