LeBlanc Reproduction Center at Rood & Riddle

StallSide episode 48 features Dr. Ryan Ferris of Summit Equine discussing uterine biofilm.

Many breeders have dealt with mares that have had chronic uterine infections. Researchers have found that this hard-to-treat condition may be due to biofilm production. Biofilm is formed when bacteria work together to form a colony and begin secreting exopolysaccharides, creating a haven that can become antibacterial tolerant and avoid the host’s immune system. Dr. Ryan Ferris, one of the lead biofilm researchers, explains what biofilm is, its diagnosis, current treatments, and which mares are at greater risk.

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Understanding Uterine Biofilm with Dr Ryan Ferris Many breeders have dealt with mares that have had chronic uterine infections. Researchers have found that this hard-to-treat condition may be due to biofilm...

Theriogenologist, Dr. Pete Sheerin, answers the question of when to putting broodmares under lights for cycling, are overhead lights or mask lights better? And why does it work? The answer is it depends. Read why in this edition of the Paulick Report's Back Ring.

Ask Your Veterinarian: Putting Broodmares Under Lights - PR Back Ring Veterinarians at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital answer your questions about sales and healthcare of Thoroughbred auction yearlings, weanlings, 2-year-olds and breeding stock. Question: When it comes to putting broodmares under lights for cycling are overhead lights or mask lights better? And why do...

You just never know how adorable they’ll be when they’re born!
From breeding management, insemination, and a 65-day ultrasound by LeBlanc Reproduction Center at Rood & Riddle to a beautiful, healthy c**t being checked out by our internal medicine department.

Our recipient mares are gearing up for breeding season! What are you doing to get ready?