Transcriptomic Analysis of the Chorioallantois from Mares with Nocardioform Placentitis

Nocardioform placentitis (NP) continues to result in episodic outbreaks of abortion in mares. NP is characterized as a mucoid placentitis in which the bacterial infection is limited to the chorionic surface of the placenta without infection of the fetus. To date, the pathogenesis of the infection remains unknown and attempts to induce the infection in pregnant mares have been unsuccessful. Likewise, the ecology and biology of the major causative organisms, Crossiella equi and Amycolatopsis sp. remains unknown.

Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - June 23, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: B.A. Ball, S.C. Loux, L. Kennedy, T.S. Kalbfleisch, K.E. Scoggin, A. Esteller-Vico, D.W. Horohov, E. Erol, C.N. Carter, J.L. Smith Source Type: research