“Is there anything I can do to prevent pregnancy loss in my mare?” That is a question too often asked, and the answers are elusive. But the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine is offering a webinar this month that should be helpful for those seeking to realize their dreams of a successful breeding.
Dr. Mandi de Mestre, professor of biomedical sciences at the Baker Institute for Animal Health, will discuss the possible reasons why a mare suffers pregnancy loss, including which are the most commonly found in clinical cases of pregnancy loss and what the signs are.
She will highlight new findings on novel genetic reasons a pregnancy might fail and how such cases can be identified. The talk will end with how this information can be used in the management of mares to avoid or minimize the impact of pregnancy loss on mare fertility.
This seminar, part of the Cornell Equine Seminar Series, will be presented Nov. 21, from 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. Please register in advance: https://bit.ly/ESS-Nov2023
Dr. de Mestre’s clinical and basic research focuses on the immunobiology of the maternal-fetal interface with a particular interest in pregnancy-related conditions in the mare. She came to Cornell University from The Royal Veterinary College, University of London, and previously earned a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney, Australia. She earned her Ph.D. in Medical Sciences from the John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University, Australia.
The Cornell Equine Seminar Series is presented by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Equine Hospital, the New York State 4-H Horse Program and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Held monthly, equine experts present on important equine health and management topics. The event is free and open to the public.