Equine Pathology Workbook

CHAPTER 37 REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Define: abortion, stillbirth & early embryonic death ______________________________

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2. What are the non-infectious causes of abortion? ________________________________

3. In a mare that has been detected to be carrying twins, what would the vet do and why?

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4. What are 2 common causes of abortion by viruses? What do the aborted fetuses look

like? ____________________________________________________________________

5. In regard to bacterial & fungal causes of abortion, why does abortion occur?

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6. What is the pathogenesis of uterine torsion? ___________________________________

7. What happens to mares with a ruptured prepubic tendon? Who are predisposed to

rupture? ________________________________________________________________

8. What is the pathogenesis of premature separation of placenta? What are some S&S?

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