Mammary botryomycosis and hemimastectomy in a post-partum Welsh Pony mare |
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| Authors: | M Ciccarelli A Tibary C Ragle |
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| Institution: | Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA |
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| Abstract: | Botryomycosis is a chronic pyogranulomatous disease characterised by the formation of multiple abscesses containing bacteria surrounded by eosinophilic material which protect them from antibiotics and phagocytosis. Mammary gland botryomycosis is a rare but aggressive disorder that can jeopardise the ability of a mare to nurture a foal. Our report describes a case of unilateral botryomycosis mastitis in a Welsh Pony mare, treated by hemimastectomy. The mare was able to successfully carry and nurse foals post-surgery. |
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| Keywords: | horse udder mastitis reproduction surgery |
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