Mammary botryomycosis and hemimastectomy in a post‐partum Welsh Pony mare. (22nd October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ciccarelli, M.; Tibary, A.; Ragle, C.
• Is Part Of: Equine veterinary education. Volume 33:Number 8(2021)
• Page Start: e253
• Page End: e258
• Publication Date: 2020-10-22
• Subjects: horse -- udder -- mastitis -- reproduction -- surgery; Horses -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Horses -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 636.108905
• DOI: 10.1111/eve.13377
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0957-7734

Abstract

Summary: Botryomycosis is a chronic pyogranulomatous disease characterised by the formation of multiple abscesses containing bacteria surrounded by eosinophilic material which protect them from antibiotics and phagocytosis. Mammary gland botryomycosis is a rare but aggressive disorder that can jeopardise the ability of a mare to nurture a foal. Our report describes a case of unilateral botryomycosis mastitis in a Welsh Pony mare, treated by hemimastectomy. The mare was able to successfully carry and nurse foals post‐surgery.