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D R Stewart1, L A Addiego, D R Pascoe

  • 1Division of Reproductive Biology and Medicine, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616.

Biology of Reproduction
|April 1, 1992
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Equine relaxin levels vary significantly across different equid breeds during pregnancy. Relaxin may serve as a crucial indicator for assessing placental health and identifying high-risk pregnancies in mares.

Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Comparative Physiology
  • Equine Science

Background:

  • Previous studies on equine relaxin were limited to a small cohort of Thoroughbred mares.
  • Understanding normal relaxin patterns is crucial for assessing equine pregnancy health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a comprehensive profile of relaxin secretion throughout equine gestation.
  • To compare relaxin patterns across different equid species (Standardbreds, ponies, burros).
  • To investigate the potential of relaxin as a biomarker for placental function and pregnancy risk.

Main Methods:

  • Plasma samples were collected weekly from Standardbred mares (n=24), every 7-10 days from pony mares (n=10), and daily from burros (n=16) during late gestation.
  • Relaxin concentrations were measured and compared across species and gestational stages.

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  • Oxytocin-induced foaling was used in burros to observe acute relaxin changes.
  • Relaxin profiles were analyzed in mares with abnormal pregnancy outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Standardbred mares exhibited higher relaxin levels than Thoroughbreds and lacked a mid-pregnancy dip.
    • Pony mares showed lower relaxin concentrations with a continuous increase throughout gestation.
    • Burro relaxin levels were intermediate, with a sharp increase observed after oxytocin induction.
    • Abnormal pregnancy terminations in Standardbreds were associated with preceding low relaxin concentrations.
    • Offspring sex did not influence relaxin profiles in Standardbred mares.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant variations in equine relaxin secretion patterns exist among different breeds.
    • Relaxin levels correlate with placental function and can potentially identify mares at risk for pregnancy complications.
    • Further research into relaxin's role could enhance the management of equine pregnancies.