Use of an Intrauterine Ball in Estrus Suppression

John J. Dascanio

doi:10.1002/9781118904398.ch49

Use of an Intrauterine Ball in Estrus Suppression

John J. Dascanio

Veterinary Medicine

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Abstract

The use of an intrauterine device to prevent cyclicity was described hundreds of years ago with the use of polished stones in the uteri of camels. More recently a technique was described involving placement of a sterilized 35mm glass ball (marble) into the uterus of mares in an attempt to suppress behavioral estrus. The proposed mechanism of action is contact of the intrauterine device with the endometrium, resulting in altered prostaglandin secretion and subsequent prolongation of luteal function. The chapter discusses the step by step procedure for intrauterine ball (IBU) placement and removal. It also discusses necessary conditions for estrus suppression.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Equine Reproductive Procedures
Publisher	Wiley-Blackwell
Pages	158-160
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9781118904398
ISBN (Print)	9780470960394
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118904398.ch49
State	Published - Aug 25 2014

Keywords

Estrus suppression
Intrauterine ball (IBU)
Mares

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