Placentitis—an
inflammation
of the placenta—is
often caused by an ascending infection that enters the mare's uterus
through the cervix.Placentitis may be
caused by bacteria, fungi or viral agents; however it is most
commonly associated with bacterial infection.
This usually arises from faecal contamination with bacteria subsequently ascending through the vagina and cervix thus reaching the placenta
Signsvaginal discharge
premature udder development
Ascending infections may show one or both of these signs where as hematogenous and mucoid usually only show premature lactationA diagnosis usually can be determined using trans-rectal and/or trans-abdominal ultrasound in combination with a culture if a vaginal discharge is present.
Treatment
This usually arises from faecal contamination with bacteria subsequently ascending through the vagina and cervix thus reaching the placenta
Signsvaginal discharge
premature udder development
Ascending infections may show one or both of these signs where as hematogenous and mucoid usually only show premature lactationA diagnosis usually can be determined using trans-rectal and/or trans-abdominal ultrasound in combination with a culture if a vaginal discharge is present.
Treatment
- Antibiotics
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Hormonal treatment
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