Monitoring and managing placentitis

Authors: Chopin J
Publication: Proceedings of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) Annual Conferences, Volume 2014 AVA Annual Conference, Perth, Issue Equine, May 2014
Publisher: Australian Veterinary Association

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Abstract: Normal gestation length in the Thoroughbred is about 340 days. Abortion means the termination of pregnancy before 300 days. Stillbirth refers to the loss of a foetus after 300 days at which time a foal could possibly survive. Investigation involves collecting history: about the mare, the period during pregnancy (illness, vaccinations, reproductive examination information) and also previous pregnancies by the mare. A post mortem examination of the foetus and placental membranes is essential for increasing the likelihood of a meaningful diagnosis...

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