Prostaglandin use in broodmares. Part 2: other applications in reproduction

Indications for termination of pregnancy include mismating, twins, abnormal fetus and health risks to the mare (Douglas et al, 1974). If pregnancy is terminated in the first trimester there are few...

Tips and tricks for fluidproducing mares

Mares susceptible to persistent mating-induced or infectious endometritis with delayed uterine clearance, abnormal reproductive anatomy, or mares with failure of cervical relaxation, commonly present...

Prostaglandin use in broodmares: part 1: uses, physiology and safety

Prostaglandins are locally active lipid compounds with multiple hormone-like effects. Their name derives from the prostate gland, which was initially assumed to the be the source of prostaglandins...

Madigan's squeeze technique: a review for equine veterinary nurses

Neonatal maladjustment syndrome was originally recorded over a century ago, but recent advances in research have improved veterinary understanding of the pathogenesis of this syndrome. Previously,...