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. 2020 Jan:84:102857.
doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2019.102857. Epub 2019 Nov 14.

Laparoscopic Ovariectomy in Standing Mule Mares

Lucio Petrizzi  1 , Giulia Guerri  1 , Paola Straticò  2 , Amedeo Cuomo  1 , Cecilia Vullo  3 , Ippolito De Amicis  1 , Domenico Robbe  1 , Vincenzo Varasano  1
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Laparoscopic Ovariectomy in Standing Mule Mares

Lucio Petrizzi et al. J Equine Vet Sci. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

Mules are hybrids bred from the mating of a jack donkey and a horse mare, known for their strength and resistance and still used to work in agriculture. Although they have been for long considered sterile, evidence of estrus cycle has been demonstrated together with abnormal behavior related to ovarian activity. In this study, a bilateral standing laparoscopic ovariectomy technique using the LigaSure technology was applied in 10 mare mules for treating unwanted behavioral patterns. The technique was effectively performed on these animals avoiding the risk of general anesthesia, and the use of the LigaSure technology allowed good hemostasis and reduced surgical time. Owners declared to be satisfied with the resolution of the behavior.

Keywords: Estrus-associated misbehavior; Laparoscopy; Mule mares; Ovariectomy.

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