WLS
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Just had my 8 year old mare ultra sounded this afternoon. I was very suspicious something was very wrong, this mare aborted her foal six weeks early back in March for no apparent reason (foal was vet checked to be normal). Since then she has been exhibiting very unusual behavior and very nervous about things (having her hoofs trimmed) at which were previously routine to her. She has acted as if she has been in heat all summer, but yet the stallion refused to breed her.
Today the ultra sound revealed three tumors on one ovary. My vet has recommended we take her to Guelph University Large Animal Hospital for consultation and possible surgical removal of the infected ovary. Does anyone have advice to offer, or have done this procedure.? I am worried about infection, and would the mare still conceive with one ovary. Or worse, if left untreated, could this develop into cancer. Sadly this is probably our best broodmare and she has only had two awesome foals.
Today the ultra sound revealed three tumors on one ovary. My vet has recommended we take her to Guelph University Large Animal Hospital for consultation and possible surgical removal of the infected ovary. Does anyone have advice to offer, or have done this procedure.? I am worried about infection, and would the mare still conceive with one ovary. Or worse, if left untreated, could this develop into cancer. Sadly this is probably our best broodmare and she has only had two awesome foals.