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Guelph researchers investigating infertility in horsesJanuary 2019
Story by: Nicole Weidner Researchers at the Ontario Veterinary College (University of Guelph) are gaining a better understanding of one of the most common causes of infertility in mares, while also investigating ways to treat the condition. The team includes Dr. Michelle Caissie, a DVSc graduate student of Dr. Tracey Chenier, faculty member at the Ontario Veterinary College and equine reproductive specialist. Caissie recently presented the team’s findings at the 45th Annual Conference of the International Embryo Technology Society in New Orleans, Louisiana held on January 20 – 23rd, 2019.
The researchers have so far looked at one potential drug as a treatment for the condition. Although the treatment tested did not result in improvement of clinical signs, the study still gave researchers further insight into the inflammation that is associated with the condition. Read more about the study here. For more information on reproduction in horses, check out Equine Guelph’s new Mare & Foal Care Tool (www.equineguelph.ca/marefoaltool). Photo credit: Karen DaPonte |