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Equine Ailments - A to Z
Endometritis - an infection in mares developed during foaling or because of an infected stallion, indicated by a persistent cloudy vulval discharge and a high temperature, possibly also laminitis and endotoxic shock. It may also occur due to a deformed vulva that allows air along with faecal contaminants to be drawn into the vagina (vulval aspiration); in this case a surgical procedure (Caslick's operation or Pouret's operation) is needed. See also Endotoxaemia. |