Equine endometrial cytology: Collection techniques and interpretation. (3rd February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferris, R. A.; Bohn, A.; McCue, P. M.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 27:Number 6(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 316
• Page End: 322
• Publication Date: 2015-02-03
• Subjects: Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.12280
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Summary</title> <p>Endometritis is an important cause of reproductive pathology in the horse. Endometrial cytology preparations from unguarded swabs, guarded swabs or brushes, cap of a guarded swab, low volume lavage or even an endometrial biopsy sample can be utilised to rapidly evaluate uterine health. These cells can easily be stained with a modified Wright's stain and evaluated for the presence or absence of inflammatory cells and pathogens. Commonly visualised cell types are easily identified with a traditional light microscope at 400× or 1000× magnification. This technique provides an easy and rapid way to diagnose endometritis in the horse.</p> </abstract>