Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management

Réjean C Lefebvre Department of Clinical Sciences, Theriogenology, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada Abstract: Fetal mummification is an uncommon condition in most domesti...

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Autor principal:	Lefebvre RC
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Publicado:	Dove Medical Press 2015
Materias:	Veterinary medicine SF600-1100
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:ca276393eba44ad19945e7f9b40960a22021-12-02T01:53:19ZFetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management2230-2034https://doaj.org/article/ca276393eba44ad19945e7f9b40960a22015-06-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/fetal-mummification-in-the-major-domestic-species-current-perspectives-peer-reviewed-article-VMRRhttps://doaj.org/toc/2230-2034Réjean C Lefebvre Department of Clinical Sciences, Theriogenology, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada Abstract: Fetal mummification is an uncommon condition in most domestic species. While most often seen in multiparous and polytocous species like swine, it is also observed in monotocous species when the fetus is retained for a long time. The low prevalence of the condition may help explain the scarcity of information in the literature. To further complicate the study of this phenomenon, the physiological mechanisms that maintain pregnancy vary between species, implying different pathways for the condition. The exact outcome of early fetal mortality is unpredictable, and is influenced by several factors, including the cause of fetal mortality, differences in pregnancy between species, stage of gestation at fetal death, and number of fetuses. Based on our current knowledge of natural fetal mummification events, there are a number of prerequisites for the process of fetal mummification to occur. Examining the circumstances associated with fetal mummification can help scientists better understand the etiology and clinical situation in different species. The objective of this article is to review fetal mummification in the major domestic species: cattle, goats, sheep, horses, swine, dogs, and cats. This paper discusses the clinical situation, the most common and important etiologies, and the treatment approaches for restoring future pregnancy in the female, and where applicable, herd fertility. Keywords: mummification, fetus, domestic speciesLefebvre RCDove Medical PressarticleVeterinary medicineSF600-1100ENVeterinary Medicine: Research and Reports, Vol 2015, Iss default, Pp 233-244 (2015)
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description	Réjean C Lefebvre Department of Clinical Sciences, Theriogenology, Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC, Canada Abstract: Fetal mummification is an uncommon condition in most domestic species. While most often seen in multiparous and polytocous species like swine, it is also observed in monotocous species when the fetus is retained for a long time. The low prevalence of the condition may help explain the scarcity of information in the literature. To further complicate the study of this phenomenon, the physiological mechanisms that maintain pregnancy vary between species, implying different pathways for the condition. The exact outcome of early fetal mortality is unpredictable, and is influenced by several factors, including the cause of fetal mortality, differences in pregnancy between species, stage of gestation at fetal death, and number of fetuses. Based on our current knowledge of natural fetal mummification events, there are a number of prerequisites for the process of fetal mummification to occur. Examining the circumstances associated with fetal mummification can help scientists better understand the etiology and clinical situation in different species. The objective of this article is to review fetal mummification in the major domestic species: cattle, goats, sheep, horses, swine, dogs, and cats. This paper discusses the clinical situation, the most common and important etiologies, and the treatment approaches for restoring future pregnancy in the female, and where applicable, herd fertility. Keywords: mummification, fetus, domestic species
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title	Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management
title_short	Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management
title_full	Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management
title_fullStr	Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management
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publishDate	2015
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Fetal mummification in the major domestic species: current perspectives on causes and management

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