Pilot studies on mare reproductive loss syndrome

  • Stuart Burns Burns Equine Veterinary Service, Paris, KY
  • Lenn Harrison University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Lexington, KY
  • Peter Sheerin Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, Lexington, KY
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v12i2.9206
Keywords: Caterpillar, mandelonitrile benzoate, prunasin, abortion

Abstract

Past investigations utilized administration of either whole eastern tent caterpillars or their integument, to pregnant mares to study mare reproductive loss syndrome. Five pilot studies using various approaches were conducted to reproduce clinical signs of this syndrome. It is suggested that a stable ester toxin, mandelonitrile benzoate, present in cuticle (formed after ingestion of leaves with prunasin) is implicated.

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How to Cite
Burns S., Harrison L., & Sheerin P. (1). Pilot studies on mare reproductive loss syndrome. Clinical Theriogenology, 12(2), 111-120. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v12i2.9206
Issue
Vol. 12 No. 2 (2020): June
Section
Research Reports

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