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Le kit d'avortement équin a été assemblé pour faciliter la collecte et la soumission appropriées des échantillons diagnostiques d'avortement et de mort-nés équins pour les vétérinaires.

How to fill out equine abortion kit

How to fill out Equine Abortion Kit

1. Gather all necessary components from the Equine Abortion Kit.
2. Ensure you have a clean and suitable environment to work in.
3. Wear gloves to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.
4. Follow the instructional booklet provided with the kit for detailed steps.
5. Begin by identifying the horse that requires the procedure.
6. Administer the sedative as instructed if necessary for the horse's comfort.
7. Use the ultrasound equipment to check the status of the pregnancy.
8. Follow the specified steps to collect samples as outlined in the kit.
9. Package the samples appropriately for laboratory analysis.
10. Dispose of any waste materials properly according to guidelines.
11. Document your findings and actions taken in the horse's medical records.

Who needs Equine Abortion Kit?

1. Horse veterinarians who manage equine reproductive health.
2. Equine breeders who may need to address abortion cases in pregnant mares.
3. Equine rescue organizations that may encounter abandoned or pregnant horses.
4. Veterinary clinics specializing in equine care.

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What is the abortion vaccine for horses?

Pneumabort K®+1b has been shown to be effective in healthy horses 9 months of age or older to help protect against respiratory disease caused by EHV-1p and EHV-1b and for use in pregnant mares to help prevent abortion due to EHV-1 infections.

What is the abortion virus in horses?

If a pregnant mare becomes infected with EHV1, or if she is latently infected with EHV1 and is stressed while pregnant so that EHV1 is reactivated, the virus can cross the placenta and cause the foal to be aborted. Abortion can occur from 2 weeks to several months after infection or reactivated infection.

What is the most common cause of abortion in horses?

Bacterial placentitis is by far the most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion in many horse breeding areas. Placentitis is a significant cause of equine late-term abortion, premature delivery, and neonatal death.

What is the most common cause of viral abortions in horses?

The most common cause of viral abortion in mares is equine rhinopneumonitis, which is caused by equine herpesvirus 1 (EHV-1). These abortions occur predominantly in the last trimester and usually are not associated with a respiratory infection.

How do horses get equine herpesvirus?

Symptoms of abortion in horses include: Labor before the expected due date. Swelling of the udder and/or dripping milk before the expected due date. Mild colic signs. Discharge from the . Observation of aborted fetal or placental tissues in the stall or pasture.

How do you treat an abortion in horses?

At approximately 60 days of gestation, one fetus may be eliminated by cervical dislocation. After 110 days of gestation, one twin may be reduced by intracardiac injection of potassium chloride or procaine penicillin, guided by transabdominal ultrasonography.

How do you treat rhinopneumonitis in horses?

EHV-1 and EHV-4 are spread via nose-to-nose contact; contaminated equipment (water and feed buckets, tack and grooming supplies, and shoes); and respiratory secretions within stalls and stables. Aborted fetuses and afterbirth can also contain these viruses.

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What is Equine Abortion Kit?

The Equine Abortion Kit is a standardized set of forms and materials used by veterinary professionals to record and report cases of abortion in horses, aiming to diagnose the cause and monitor trends.

Who is required to file Equine Abortion Kit?

Veterinary practitioners who attend to pregnant mares that experience abortion or stillbirth are required to file the Equine Abortion Kit.

How to fill out Equine Abortion Kit?

To fill out the Equine Abortion Kit, practitioners must provide detailed information about the mare, the circumstances surrounding the abortion, and any diagnostic tests performed.

What is the purpose of Equine Abortion Kit?

The purpose of the Equine Abortion Kit is to collect data for epidemiological studies, aid in the diagnosis of potential causes of abortion, and support the health management of equine populations.

What information must be reported on Equine Abortion Kit?

Information that must be reported includes the mare's identification, medical history, date of abortion, clinical signs observed, and results of any laboratory tests.