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Complications associated with the presence of two intrauterine glass balls used for oestrus suppression in a mare
Author(s) -
Turner R. M.,
Vanderwall D. K.,
Stawicki R.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
equine veterinary education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 31
eISSN - 2042-3292
pISSN - 0957-7734
DOI - 10.1111/eve.12311
Subject(s) - corpus luteum , estrous cycle , medicine , uterus , lumen (anatomy) , obstetrics , gynecology , surgery , ovary
Summary This report describes the identification and removal of 2 glass balls, both of which had fragmented, from the uterus of a mare. The glass balls had been placed into the uterine lumen to prolong function of the corpus luteum for suppression of oestrous behaviour. This report adds to a growing body of evidence that severe complications can result from the use of intrauterine glass balls for oestrus suppression in mares, particularly if they are retained for a prolonged time.