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Endometritis in she donkeys in Egypt
S M Sokkar1, M A Hamouda, S M El-Rahman
1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt.
Summary
Endometritis in she donkeys was graded histologically, revealing a parallel prognosis for fertility compared to mares. This study classified endometrial health in 165 she donkeys.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Reproductive Biology
- Equine Science
Background:
- Endometrial health is crucial for equine reproductive success.
- Histological grading of endometritis provides a standardized assessment.
- Understanding endometritis in donkeys offers comparative insights into mares.
Purpose of the Study:
- To histologically classify endometritis in she donkeys.
- To correlate endometrial pathology with fertility prognosis.
- To compare donkey endometritis findings with those in mares.
Main Methods:
- Necropsy examination of 165 she donkey uteri.
- Histological classification of endometria into four grades (I-III).
- Bacteriological examination and hormonal analysis (estrogen, progesterone).
Main Results:
- 52.12% of donkeys had normal endometria (Grade I).
- Endometritis prevalence: 10.91% slight (IIa), 16.97% moderate (IIb), 20% severe (III).
- Fertility prognosis in she donkeys paralleled that observed in mares.
Conclusions:
- Histological grading effectively categorizes endometrial health in she donkeys.
- Endometritis severity correlates with fertility prognosis, similar to mares.
- This study provides valuable data for donkey reproductive health management.