OTHER DIAGNOSES CONSIDERED
Other conditions or ailments that might also need to be ruled out by a vet.
Diagnosis
Conditions or ailments that are the cause of a problem that you see - your observation.
Your vet may diagnose
Placentitis, Placental Infection
Synonyms: Ascending Placentitis
Summary
Infection of the placenta is the most common cause of abortion in mares. It results from an infection that enters at the cervix and damages the connection between the mare's uterus and the placenta. It often occurs as a result of poor barriers of the pregnancy to the outside world (cervix and vulvar seal).
Treatment may or may not be successful and may maintain a pregnancy only to result in a weak, underdeveloped newborn. Foals born after placentitis are considered high-risk.
Treatment may or may not be successful and may maintain a pregnancy only to result in a weak, underdeveloped newborn. Foals born after placentitis are considered high-risk.
my vet's role
Diagnostics Used
These are tests that might be helpful to make this diagnosis or further characterize the condition.
Treatments May Include
These treatments might be used to help resolve or improve this condition.
PROGNOSIS AND RELEVANT FACTORS
The prognosis is generally poor. It is difficult to control the infection and maintain a healthy pregnancy.my role
I might observe
You might make these observations when a horse has this condition.
Very Common
Less Common
Skills I Might Need
I might need these skills if my horse has this diagnosis.
Questions To Ask Your Vet:
- Does the mare have underlying problems that led to this placentitis?
Prevention
Underlying conditions like cervical injuries and uterine infection need to be treated effectively and completely.
further reading & resources
Outside Resources
CREDIBLE EQUINE HEALTH INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
