APPLICATION OF DOUBLE PROTECTED SWABS IN DIAGNOSTICS OF BACTERIAL INFECTIONS THE MARE’S UTERUS

Abstract

Numerous studies have shown that a mare can develop a uterine infection that causes signifi cant economic losses in horse breeding. Assessment of the reproductive system in breeding animals in our country has been rarely carried out, however this is a common or compulsory practice in countries that have developed horse breeding. Th is paper describes the importance and diff erent techniques for the use of double protected swabs in the diagnostics of bacterial infection of the mare uterus in order to improve their fertility.