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Application of Endometrial Biopsy in the Horse  

Yong, Hwan-Yul (Animal Sciences Research Center University of Missouri)
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics / v.24, no.2, 2007 , pp. 292-294 More about this Journal
Abstract
Endometrial biopsy in the horse is an important technique for maintaining breeding soundness by detecting changes related with reduced fertility and monitoring response to specific uterine therapy. A 13-year-old thoroughbred mare had been in trouble with repeated breeding for getting pregnant before the sample of endometrial biopsy was offered to investigate the possibility of pregnancy in the future. Based on the tissue sections examined, the prognosis for this mare to conceive and successfully carry a foal to term was estimated to be 10 to 50%.
Keywords
breeding; endometrial biopsy; fibrosis; thoroughbred;
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