An Epidemiological Study of Leptospira-Induced Abortion in Mares in Central Kentucky (1990-2004)

Abstract

Leptospirosis can cause fetal abortion in pregnant mares. The number of abortions attributed to leptospiral infection in central Kentucky can differ greatly from year to year. This study compares years having a higher than average prevalence of leptospiral abortions to years having an average or below average prevalence of such abortions in the horse population. Environmental factors, such as temperature and precipitation, as well as geographical location using geographical information system (GIS) technology were examined. Other factors that were examined include time of year, gestational age of the foal, age of the mare, parity of the mare, future reproductive success of the mare, and contact with wildlife.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 02, 2005
Accession Number
ADA430068

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  • David C. Hall

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  • University of Kentucky

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
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  • Climate Change
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Geography
  • Global Positioning Systems
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  • Infectious Diseases
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  • North America
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  • United States
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