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Uterine lavage: what to use and when

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K. Barker

In: BEVA - Annual Congress - Birmingham, 2018 by British Equine Veterinary Association
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SEP 15, 2018
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Uterine lavage is commonly performed by equine reproductive veterinary surgeons. The goal is to improve the environment within the uterus – e.g. to clear post foaling debris, maximise potential for spermatozoa to reach the oviduct, or to provide a suitably clean environment so that when the embryo enters the uterus it has maximal chance of survival. Indications for uterine lavage are diverse but are usually related to reducing inflammation within the uterus. It may be used diagnostically and has been found to be twice as sensitive as uterine swab culture for detecting endometritis [1] ...

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Equine Reproductive Services (UK), 33 Westgate, Old Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 7HE, UK.

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