Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Abnormal umbilical cord attachment sites in the mare: a review illustrated by three case reports.
- Journal:
- Equine veterinary journal
- Year:
- 2009
- Authors:
- Wilsher, S et al.
- Affiliation:
- The Paul Mellon Laboratory of Equine Reproduction · United Kingdom
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study looks at unusual ways that the umbilical cord can attach in female horses (mares) and how this can affect the health of the unborn foal. Sometimes, the cord attaches incorrectly because the foal is not positioned right in the uterus, or it can happen if the foal moves around after it has attached. The authors discuss the risks this poses to both the foal and the newborn horse, and they include three specific cases from their own experience to illustrate these issues. Overall, the findings highlight the importance of monitoring umbilical cord attachment to ensure the health of the foal.
Abstract
Abnormal cord attachment can be a manifestation of an inappropriate fixation position of the conceptus in the uterus, or it may result from disorientation of the conceptus post fixation. The potential for this resulting in fetal and neonatal compromise is reviewed in the light of previous reports and to which 3 cases within the authors' experience are added.
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