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Review
. 2006 Dec;22(3):763-76.
doi: 10.1016/j.cveq.2006.08.005.

Diagnosis and treatment of equine placentitis

Margo L Macpherson  1
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Diagnosis and treatment of equine placentitis

Margo L Macpherson. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

Equine placentitis is a complex disease that has devastating consequences for horse owners. Placentitis is a significant cause of foal loss annually. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of the disease are paramount for survival of the affected neonate. This article discusses current information on pathogenesis of the disease as well as diagnostic and therapeutic options.

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