Abortion in horses

Abortion of the fetus before it reaches the 300 days of gestation period.
It may be due to infectious or non infectious.

Causes

1.Infectious

 a.Viral
EHV-Equine herpes virus/Equine rhinopnemonitis

EVA-Equine viral arteritis causes potential abortion in horses

b.Bacteria
Erlichiosis
Leptospirosis
Pseudomonas
E.coli
Pasteurella
c.Fungus
Aspergillus
Candida
2.Non infectious
Twinning ---  Birth of twins is unusual in horses.
Hormonal---Progesterone deficiency leads to abortion
Stress induced
Umblical cord torsion
Congenital
Symptoms
Coughing
Fever
Depression
Formation of milk
Swelling of mammary gland
Vaginal discharge
Bleeding from vagina
Treatment
Identification of causative agents and treat accordingly.
consult the veterinarian.