Post-breeding endometritis (ie, inflammation/infection of the endometrium), is a
physiological reaction taking place in the endometrium of mares within 48 h post-breeding …

Serum amyloid A (SAA) is the major acute phase protein in horses. It is produced during the
acute phase response (APR), a nonspecific systemic reaction to any type of tissue injury. In …

This review suggests a classification for uterine diseases of mares. Information is presented
on the prevalence of endometritis in the past and at present. The review describes uterine …

A continuing challenge faced by veterinary practitioners is early identification of illness, with
the goal to initiate early treatment to improve outcome. Patients in early stages of disease …

Transient post breeding endometritis is a normal physiological reaction in the mare, as it is
believed that an inflammatory response is necessary for the effective removal of …

Simple Summary Endometritis is a widespread pathology in mares and cows and one of the
leading causes of reproductive efficiency decline. Although localized in the innermost layer …

Simple Summary Acute phase proteins (APPs) are useful markers which can be evaluated
in animals to assess health status and characterize inflammation, infection, and trauma …

Background Endometritis is a common problem in a broodmare practice, often leading to
infertility. The diagnosis is based on several methods such as cytology, bacteriology and …

Most major infertility problems are complex and several factors can cause failure to produce
offspring. In the last few years, much of the efforts of practitioners and researchers working in …

In some species, female steroid hormones modify the profile of acute phase proteins (APPs)
during the estrous cycle and pregnancy, according to the ovulation, embryonic implantation …