Related Experiment Videos
Treatment strategies for mares with placentitis
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, P.O. Box 100136, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. macphersonm@mail.vetmed.ufl.edu
Theriogenology
|June 30, 2005
Summary
Equine placentitis, a common cause of fetal loss, is often treated empirically. This review examines antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and hormonal therapies for equine placentitis and preterm labor.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Reproductive Biology
Background:
- Equine placentitis, primarily caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies zooepidemicus, leads to significant fetal and neonatal losses.
- Current treatment strategies for equine placentitis and associated preterm labor are largely empirical, lacking robust evidence-based guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize current treatment approaches for equine placentitis and preterm labor.
- To explore therapeutic options applicable to both equine and non-equine species.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of treatment strategies for placentitis and preterm labor.
- Analysis of antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, tocolytic, and progestin agents.
Main Results:
- The review covers various therapeutic classes used in managing placentitis and preterm labor.
- Comparative analysis of treatments across different species is discussed.
Conclusions:
- Evidence-based treatment protocols for equine placentitis are needed.
- Further research into effective therapies for equine placentitis and preterm labor is warranted.