Recurrence of Cervical Defects and Live-Foal Rates in Thoroughbred Broodmares Undergoing One or More Surgeries for Defects of the Cervix

The cervix plays an essential role in broodmare reproductive function. Dysfunction can lead to contamination and/or inflammation of the uterus, which can predispose mares to pregnancy loss (LeBlanc, 2009). Abnormalities of the cervix include lacerations, adhesions, diverticula and congenital defects (e.g., a hypoplastic and septate cervix). Surgical correction can be used to manage these conditions, and previous reports indicated mares could produce live foals following surgery of the cervix and vaginal fornix (Miller et al., 1996; O ’Leary et al., 2013).
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research