Agalactia, Dysgalactia, and Nutrition of the Postpartum Mare

response of lactating karakul ewes to two levels of exogenous estradiol 17.B along with progesterone and pregnant mare serum for induction of fertile estrus at early postpartum

Pnm-13: Effect of Electronic Education on The Awareness of Women about Post-Partum Nutrition Education

Background: With regard to general advantages of electronic education and the necessity to pay attention to this issue, and with consideration of postpartum maternal care promotion, especially nutrition education, this study was conducted to define the effect of electronic education on the awareness of women about post-partum nutrition education. Materials and Methods: This is a quasi- experime...

Bacteria in milk from anterior and posterior mammary glands in sows affected and unaffected by postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PPDS)

BACKGROUND The performance of piglet weight gain is strongly dependent on the sow's ability to meet the demand for adequate milk. Postparturient disorders, especially those subsumed under the term postpartum dysgalactia syndrome (PPDS), can alter or reduce the milk production sensitively, resulting in starving piglets. The aim of this study was to gather further information about the prevalence...

A Comparison of the Relative Efficacies of Domperidome and Reserpine in Treating Equine "Fescue Toxicosis"

After the parenteral administration of bromocriptine (simulating ‘‘fescue toxicosis’’), oral domperidone was effective in resolving preand postpartum agalactia and prolonged gestation in pregnant pony mares. Oral reserpine was ineffective in treating prepartum agalactia and prolonged gestation; however, it did resolve postpartum agalactia. Unlike domperidone, reserpine induced sedation and diar...

Medical Problems in the Immediate Postpartum Period

Postpartum complications represent a large proportion of broodmare practice. The aim of the present article is to provide a concise review of the clinical assessment of the compromised mare in the immediate postpartum mare. Diagnostic approach and treatment of the most common genital causes of postpartum complications is provided. Authors’ address: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Co...