Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Diagnosis and treatment of equine placentitis.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2006
- Authors:
- Macpherson, Margo L
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Equine placentitis is a complex disease that has devastating consequences for horse owners. Placentitis is a significant cause of foal loss annually. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease are paramount for survival of the affected neonate. This article discusses current information on pathogenesis of the disease as well as diagnostic and therapeutic options.
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