How to Perform Uterine Lavage: Indications and Practical Techniques
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Uterine lavage can be used for the treatment and prevention of uterine infections as well as an adjunctive therapy for retained fetal membranes in the broodmare. This article describes applications of this technique for the practitioner. Author’s address: Department of Large Animal Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-4475. © 2001 AAEP.
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