20 Questions
What is the causative agent of Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM)?
Taylorela equigenitalis
What are the clinical signs of CEM in stallions?
None
How does CEM transmit from mare to foal?
Direct venereal contact
What are the two biotypes of Taylorela equigenitalis?
Streptomycin resistant v Non-resistant
What are the clinical signs of CEM in infected mares?
Mucopurulent vaginal discharge
What is the primary mode of transmission for CEM?
High fomite transmission
Why does CEM cause an environment hostile to embryos?
Due to endometritis, cervicitis, and vaginitis
How durable is Taylorela equigenitalis outside the host?
Not very durable
What is the most common immune response in mares after exposure to CEM?
Humoral immune response
What is the recommended culture medium for diagnosing CEM due to the fastidious nature of the organism?
Charcoal Aimes culturettes
Where are the common culture sites for detecting CEM in stallions?
Urethra and prepuce
What is the recommended treatment for CEM in mares?
Lavaging the clitoris and clitoral sinuses
What is the other name for Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS)?
Equine Amnionitis and Fetal Loss
At what stage of pregnancy is Early Fetal Loss (EFL) usually detected?
55-75 days
What was the suspected cause of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS)?
Ingestion of Eastern tent caterpillars
What is the proposed hypothesis for the pathogenesis of Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome (MRLS)?
Ingestion of barbed setal fragments of Eastern tent caterpillars
What is the recommended treatment for Late Fetal Loss (LFL) due to MRLS?
Supportive care with poor prognosis
Which Equine Herpes Virus (EHV) is a greater cause of abortion and neonatal mortality?
EHV-1
What is the recommended treatment for Equine Coital Exanthema (EHV-3)?
Sexual rest
How is Equine Coital Exanthema (EHV-3) primarily transmitted?
Venereal transmission
Test your knowledge of infectious causes of infertility in horses with this quiz. Challenge yourself to identify diagnostic techniques, understand pathophysiology, and learn about testing and treatment plans for diseases such as contagious equine metritis, mare reproductive loss syndrome, equine viral arteritis, and equine herpes virus.
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