Post-breeding endometritis (ie, inflammation/infection of the endometrium), is a
physiological reaction taking place in the endometrium of mares within 48 h post-breeding …

Endometritis in the mare begins as a normal physiological inflammatory response to
breeding that involves both a mechanical and immunological response pathway activated to …

Endometritis is a leading cause of sub‐and infertility in domestic animal species. The
healthy uterus is colonized by commensal bacteria, viruses and yeast/fungi that represent …

Sperm migration through the female genital tract is not a quiet journey. Uterine contractions
quickly operate a drastic selection, leading to a very restrictive number of sperm reaching …

Contents A transient uterine inflammation post‐breeding is a normal physiological reaction
in the mare, and it is believed that the inflammatory response is necessary to eliminate …

Neutrophils are the forerunner in innate immunity by defending the host organisms against
infectious pathogens. During such process, neutrophils reach the site of …

During ejaculation, a large amount of seminal plasma proteins interact with the sperm
membrane, leading to a series of biochemical and structural changes implicated in sperm …

An appropriate female reproductive environment is essential for pregnancy success. In
several species, including mice, pigs and horses, seminal plasma (SP) components have …

Some stallions yield ejaculates that do not tolerate conservation by refrigeration prior to
artificial insemination (AI), showing improvement after removal of most of the seminal …

Background Endometrial biopsy is required to diagnose mares with chronic endometritis
and endometrial degenerative fibrosis. An increase in understanding of equine reproductive …