Perinatal mortality in horses and camelids

  • Dalen Agnew Department of Pathobiology and Diagnostic Investigation, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9304
Keywords: Perinatal mortality, neonatal mortality, horses, South American camelids

Abstract

The neonatal health of foals and crias is affected by the quality of the uterine and placental environment before birth, threats they
face during birth, and vulnerabilities of the first week of life. When identifying the cause of neonatal death, careful examination
of the dam, fetal membranes, and the fetus is critical. The most common threats for horses and camelids are failure of passive
transfer, bacterial sepsis, diarrhea, and congenital defects. Identification of compatible lesions and confirmation with laboratory
testing will allow better management of the herd.

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Published
2022-03-01
How to Cite
Agnew D. (2022). Perinatal mortality in horses and camelids. Clinical Theriogenology, 14(1), 55-58. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v14.9304
Issue
Vol. 14 No. 1 (2022): March
Section
Reproductive Pathology Symposium Reports
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